Streif Hike

This hike takes winter sports enthusiasts to the place where the best and bravest downhill skiers in the world take on the famous Streif piste during theHahnenkamm race. From the start house at the top of the course hikers are invited to inspect the world's most feared downhill ski run at first hand. Info screens along the way give an insight into the long history of this legendary course known simply as the "Streif". From the starting point high above Kitzbühel there are fine views of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains and the Schwarzsee lake as well as, on the other side, the mighty Kitzbüheler Horn mountain at almost 2000 metres above sea level.

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Starting point

Top of Hahnenkammbahn cable car

Finishing point

Bottom of Hahnenkammbahn cable car

Mountain chain

Kitzbühel Alps

Length

4 km

Total hiking time

2 h 15 min

Features

Wheelchair-accessible Hiking Route
Circular hike

Difficulty rating

difficult (black trails)

Altitude

1,635m 770m

Elevation uphill 15m
Vertical metres downhill 880m

Fitness level

Technique

Best time of year

Jan

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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.

Public transport

Accessible using public transport

Parking

Bottom station of Hahnenkammbahn cable car

Places serving food and drink

Restaurant Hochkitzbühel
Hocheckhütte
Seidlalm
Rasmushof

Trail description

The adventure starts with a ride up onto the mountain with the Hahnenkammbahn cable car in Kitzbühel. Up at the top, at 1635 metres above sea level, is where the themed trail itself begins. However, before embarking on the Streif Hike it is a good idea to enjoy the fabulous view from the KitzPanorama platform. A path then leads to the start house at the top of the Streif downhill course. As walkers make their way down the mountain they will pass many spots familiar to skiing fans from the annual Hahnenkamm race held each January: Brückenschuss, Gschöss, Alte Schneise, Seidlalm, Lärchenschuss and Hausberg. This 4km trail is very steep in places and therefore only recommended for sure-footed hikers.