Hochkönig

Hochkönig
Highest point
Elevation2,941 m (9,649 ft)
Prominence2,181 m (7,156 ft)
Ranked 6th in the Alps
ListingUltra
Coordinates47°25′14.9″N 13°03′47.4″E / 47.420806°N 13.063167°E / 47.420806; 13.063167
Naming
English translationhigh king
Language of nameGerman
PronunciationGerman: [ˈhoːxˌkøːnɪç]
Geography
Hochkönig
Austria
LocationSalzburg, Austria
Parent rangeBerchtesgaden Alps
Topo mapBEV ÖK50 124; ÖAV 10/2
Climbing
First ascent1826
Easiest routeHike

The Hochkönig is a mountain group containing the highest mountain (Hochkönig) in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Salzburgerland, Austria. The Berchtesgaden Alps form part of the Northern Limestone Alps.