Hochkar (1,808 m) is a mountain and a

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located from

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. Located near the small resort of Göstling an der Ybbs on the

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and

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border, it is popular among skiers who want to leave Vienna for a day, being about a two-hour drive away.

Ski and snowboard facilities

The mountain has one detachable quad

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, four normal quad lifts (three with conveyors), one double chairlift and three towlifts, one of which is for children.

Summer activities

The area's lifts are open in the summer for sightseeing, hiking, or

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. Tours are given, only in summer, of the Hochkar Cave.

References

External links

Official website
- DE, EN, HU, CZ

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