Hochmölbing, Mountain summit in Totes Gebirge, Austria.

Hochmölbing is a mountain summit in the Totes Gebirge with an elevation of 2,336 meters (7,664 feet). The peak features a limestone landscape with multiple climbing routes leading to the top.

The marked routes to the summit are numbered trails: route 281 runs from the Hochmölbinghütte over the Kleinmölbing and Mittermölbing, and route 219 climbs from the Liezener Hütte via the Brunnalm. The Hochmölbing area is also of botanical and zoological interest, with occurrences such as the Dolomites mountain avens and finds at the Kirchfeld.

The marked routes shape how the summit is used: trail 281 climbs from the Hochmölbinghütte over the Kleinmölbing and Mittermölbing, while trail 219 comes up from the Liezener Hütte via the Brunnalm. The Hochmölbing area is also a destination for botanists and zoologists, who come for finds such as the Dolomites mountain avens and the discoveries at the Kirchfeld.

The climb demands good physical fitness and proper mountain gear. Starting early in the day helps ensure you have enough time to reach the peak safely and return before dark.

From the top you get a wide view across the surrounding mountain peaks of the region. On clear days the Dachstein and Gesäuse ranges stand out in the distance.