Karbachalm cable car in summer

Summer lifts

The Karbachalmbahn in Mühlbach takes you comfortably up to a family and summit experience. Right at the mountain station, Toni’s Almspielplatz, family-friendly hiking trails and an impressive view of the Hochkönig massif with the Mandlwände await. For even more variety, there is the 6.5-kilometre Mountaincart route back down into the valley.

A woman and two children hike on a mountain path in Mühlbach beneath Karbachalmbahn with mountain views. | © Hochkönig Bergbahnen, Roland Haschka

    Summer lift opening times in Mühlbach 2026

    23 May to 1 November 2026

    May 23 to July 02, 2026
    Daily except Wednesday & Thursday from 09:00 – 17:00

    July 03 to September 03, 2026
    Daily, except Thursday from 09:00 – 17:00

    September 04 to November 01, 2026
    Daily except Wednesday & Thursday from 09:00 – 17:00
    from September 14 from 09:00 – 16:30

    Year categories:
    Adult: from year of birth 2007
    Youth: 2008 – 2010
    Child: 2011 – 2020
    Children under 6 years FREE
    Subject to official approvals and changes!

    Prices Adult Youth Child

    Round trip

    € 29.00

    € 22.00

    € 14.50

    Ascent or descent

    € 21.50

    € 16.00

    € 11.00

    Karbachalmbahn Mühlbach

    your family & summit experience at Hochkönig

    With the Karbachalmbahn in Mühlbach, you can get quickly and comfortably right into your family and summit experience at Hochkönig. Whether with children, friends or simply to enjoy the scenery – up here, an adventure world awaits that combines movement, nature and fun perfectly. Right at the mountain station, an impressive panorama of the Hochkönig massif, including the Mandlwände, opens up – the ideal start for an unforgettable day in the mountains.

    A girl balances on a slackline in Mühlbach while a man helps and two children follow behind. | © Hochkönig Bergbahnen, Roland Haschka
    Families enjoying the water playground at Karbachalm with stunning Hochkönig backdrop on a sunny mountain day

    Toni’s Almspielplatz Hochkönig

    Play, fun & adventure in the mountains

    A real highlight for families is Toni’s Almspielplatz at Hochkönig. Here, the mountain becomes a giant adventure playground: water and sand play areas for the little ones, climbing tower, slacklines & movement stations, alpine frisbee for playful action, relaxation and barbecue areas for quiet breaks, and the more than 2 km long marble run hiking trail.

    Children can discover, play and let off steam here – while parents enjoy the mountain scenery. Boredom? You definitely won’t find it here.

    Family hiking at Hochkönig

    Relaxed & barrier-free

    Around the Karbachalm, you’ll find family-friendly and barrier-free hiking trails – ideal for walks with a stroller or relaxed tours for the whole family.

    Along the way, lovingly designed play stations, exciting adventure areas & small tree houses provide variety and adventure.

    And the best part: the unique panorama of the Hochkönig region is always with you.

    A server brings a dish with salad to a family on the sunny terrace at Karbachalm in Mühlbach. | © Hochkönig Bergbahnen
    Three mountain bikers ride in Mühlbach on a trail in front of a steep rocky massif near Karbachalmbahn. | © Hochkönig Bergbahnen
    Four people sit at a wooden table outside an alpine hut and share a dish with salad in the sun. | © Hochkönig Bergbahnen, Roland Haschka

    Mountaincart Hochkönig

    6.5 km of action & panorama

    Another highlight starts right at the mountain station: the Mountaincart route that takes you directly down into the valley

    After a short introduction, the ride begins: 6.5 km route, 650 metres of elevation - pure action and driving fun

    As you speed down into the valley, you enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Hochkönig – adrenaline and nature perfectly combined.

    Child and adults riding mountain carts with helmets on a gravel road in sunny alpine landscape