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Hochkönig is a prominent limestone massif located in the Berchtesgaden Alps in the state of Salzburg, Austria, reaching an elevation of 2,941 meters. The mountain is distinguished by its expansive, high-alpine karst plateau, which features extensive cave systems such as the Giant Ice Cave. At the summit area sits the Matrashaus, a historic mountain refuge operated by the Austrian Alpine Club that provides shelter for hikers. The region is highly frequented by mountaineers during the summer and is part of a larger network of ski resorts popular with winter sports enthusiasts.
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Hochkönig ranks #176 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Momhil Sar, ahead of Pico Humboldt.
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