Hinterthal ( above sea level) is found approximately to the east of
Saalfelden and some 60 minutes southwest of the city of
Salzburg,
Austria. It is at the foot of the High King Mountain (
Hochkönig) as part of
Maria Alm, in the
Austrian state of
Salzburg.
Hinterthal is situated at the end of the valley and as a result, is a quiet and peaceful place to visit.
Mainly known as a winter ski resort and a summer hiking area, Hinterthal has close views of the High King Mountain
Hochkönig and Sleeping Virgin Mountains.
This was one of the first places non-Austrian people could buy homes in Austria, and consequently, it is home to many rich and famous people.
There are several hotels in Hinterthal: Hotel Urslauerhof, Hotel Steinbock, Hotel Almhof, Hotel Jagdgut Wachtelhof and Hotel Haus salzburg.
Recently there has been a luxury development of several
chalets and luxury apartments situated around Florysee, the lake in Hinterthal. Many of these are available for rent.
For skiing Hinterthal has three
ski lifts leaving the village, accessing over of skiing, plus its own nursery slope and its own ski school, making it a good place to go for beginners.
Hinterthal also has an impressive snow record due to its micro climate and the ski season usually starts in late November and lasts until mid April.
Hinterthal is also part of the
High King Mountain Ski Area
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Weather in Hinterthal
Cities and towns in Zell am See District
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