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Test report Kitzbuehel
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Kitzbuehel
Total result: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Test Kitzbuehel
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Test result: 4.6 out of 5 stars
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Kitzbuehel
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The ski resort stretches from Kitzbuehel to Pass Thurn and offers over 200 km of runs including ski routes.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
33 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
1200 m (Valley 800 m - Mountain 2000 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
53 · Cat-skiing
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 9 ← 9
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 9 ← 9
Whether expert, freak, beginner or simply pleasure skier, everyone finds their slope here. The Mausefalle on the Streif, where the annual Hahnenkamm Race takes place, is extremely steep . The key spots - Ganslernhang, Hausbergkante and Mausfalle - are known throughout the world.
Runs/slopes
Total 170 km
Easy
72 km
(42 %)Intermediate
74 km
(44 %)Difficult
24 km
(14 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
33 km
Longest run
7 km
Run location
just above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Public race course with time measurement
- Skiline
The lifts have been modernised in recent years and so there are modern lifts available almost everywhere, often with covers and seat heaters. The Kirchberg side has been connected optimally since the 2011/2012 season with the 10 pers. Maierl gondola lift and the 8 pers. Ochsalm chair lift. Certain lifts on Pass Thurn, Jochberg and Kitzbueheler Horn are still on the list for modernisation.
Number of ski lifts
53 · Cat-skiing
Total capacity
93626 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
62.1 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
9
27
11
5
Additional
6
1
The season normally begins already in November. The record was set on 17.10.2009 with one slope on the Resterhöhe. The convenient Northwest barrier on the Alpenhauptkamm ensures good snow reliability. Comprehensive snow-making and grooming guarantees first-class skiing. Almost all slopes are completely equipped with snow cannons. On the Streif, the Seidlalm reservoir (new in 2010/2011), with approx. 150,000 m3 capacity, provides snow security down to Kitzbuehel.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
780 Snow canons
70 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is often open.
Season 2009/2010
150 Days open
120 Days when valley run open
120 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
154 Days open
125 Days when valley run open
125 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
Top slope grooming and perfect preparation of the artificial snow guarantee first-class fun on the slopes.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
There is a fee charged for parking at the Hahnenkamm lift in Kitzbuehel. The parking spaces at all other entry points are free of charge for lift users.
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Kufstein Süd
- Fleckalmbahn (Kirchberg in Tirol), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 31 km · approx. 33 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Hahnenkammbahn (Kitzbühel), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 33 km · approx. 39 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, for a fee
- Hornbahn I (Kitzbühel), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 35 km · approx. 33 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Pengelsteinbahn I (Kirchberg in Tirol), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 37 km · approx. 42 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Wagstättbahn (Jochberg), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 40 km · approx. 46 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Wörgl Ost
- Gaisbergbahn (Kirchberg in Tirol), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 25 km · approx. 24 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Fleckalmbahn (Kirchberg in Tirol), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 26 km · approx. 25 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Maierlbahn (Kirchberg in Tirol), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 26 km · approx. 26 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Pengelsteinbahn I (Kirchberg in Tirol), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 28 km · approx. 30 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Hornbahn I (Kitzbühel), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 31 km · approx. 30 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Hahnenkammbahn (Kitzbühel), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 33 km · approx. 35 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, for a fee - Wagstättbahn (Jochberg), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 40 km · approx. 42 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via A10 Tauernautobahn, Ausfahrt Knoten Pongau
- Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen (Hollersbach), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 78 km · approx. 74 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, without significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Panoramabahn Kitzbüheler Alpen/Breitmoos (Hollersbach im Pinzgau), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 80 km · approx. 75 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Resterhöhebahn (Mittersill), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 82 km · approx. 77 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map covers the complete ski resort. The slopes are easy to recognise. It is not possible to tell exactly which type of lift is depicted.
The trail map covers the complete ski resort. The slopes are easy to recognise. It is not possible to tell exactly which type of lift is depicted.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The sign postings lead the guests exactly to their desired location. Infotainment screens are available throughout the ski resort for guests. Safety information, current snow and weather conditions, open slopes and orientation aids are shown on these screens. The lifts are marked well and consistently with numbers. A slope guidance system from one side of the ski resort to the other would be helpful.
The sign postings lead the guests exactly to their desired location. Infotainment screens are available throughout the ski resort for guests. Safety information, current snow and weather conditions, open slopes and orientation aids are shown on these screens. The lifts are marked well and consistently with numbers. A slope guidance system from one side of the ski resort to the other would be helpful.
An extensive ski bus system, a direct train connection as well as signs regarding the protection of the forest are to be commended.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- Train connection
The train stops directly at the Hahnenkamm lift, in Kitzbuehel near the Horn lift and in Kirchberg in Tyrol. - Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
- In the Kitzbuehel area - Kirchberg-Aurach-Jochberg-Pass Thurn-Mittersill - use of all buses which are marked "SKIBUS" is free with a ski pass from the Bergbahn AG Kitzbuehel! They run every 10 minutes from Pengelstein 1 to Ki-West and back.
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The employees at the lifts are friendly, but they could help even more during boarding.
Throughout the ski resort, cozy huts are waiting for the skiers. You can find everything from self-service to gourmet restaurants. There are a lot of inviting sun terraces to relax on as well.
56 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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"Candlelight Dinner" at the restaurant Hochkitzbuehel
Directly at the mountain station of the Hahnenkammbahn
Every Friday, night gondola runs from 17:45 to 23:00
Mountain hut tip
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Bärenbadalm
on the Baerenbadkogel at 1883m
Cozy ski hut with Tyrolean ambiance and a lovely view of the Zweitausender. Large sun terrace and cultivated menus and drinks. They place a lot of value on quality (for example, the beef comes from their own Angus breeding operation, "Jochberger Angus").
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Berggasthof Sonnbühel
Above the Jochberg in the ski resort on the Hahnenkamm at 1700 m
With an excellent gastronomic offering and a unique atmosphere with a lot of attention to detail, the Berggasthof Sonnbuehel is even well-known by the famous. The large sun terrace offers a view of the Kitzbueheler ski resort and at its location in Jochberg in Tyrol, at a lofty altitude, it is usually pretty crowded - so, it's better to place reservation in advance.
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Melkalm
On the Hahnenkamm
On a sunny slope of the Ehrenbachhoehe, the runs pass directly in front of the alpine restaurant. They have down-to-earth food and a beautiful panorama view.
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Gaisberg Stüberl
At the start of the Gaisberg run
Cozy and typical Tyrolean hut with open oven and Tyrolean specialties. Very recommendable for night skiing or night tobogganing.
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Pinzgablick
All the way up on the Resterkogel, open since the 2009/2010 season
The view from the sun terrace is something special - this panorama view will be hard to beat.
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Bruggeralm
at the 4 pers. Talsen chair lift
Cozy hut located at 1350m with specialties and ceramic oven.
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Jägerwurzhütte
Above the Jochberg in the ski resort
The Jägerwurzhütte is located on a sunny slope and is separated from the tourist bustle.
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It can really get going in Kitzbuehel on the weekends or during the Hahnenkamm Race. Those who prefer it a bit quieter can visit the huts on the valley run towards Kirchberg. In the town of Kitzbuehel, the party goes deep into the night at the Londoner, Highways or the Stamperl.
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Vicky's Alm an der Einsiedelei
On the Asten run (easy run from Hahnenkamm to Kitzbuehel)
A stop should be made here on the way to Kitzbuehel. The guests sit in a circle around an open fireplace in a type of wooden pavilion and are served. Schnaps are also frequently enjoyed here.
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Schi-Alm
on the valley run to Fleckalm
2 umbrella bars and hut with super atmosphere until it gets dark, then ski down to Kirchberg
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Oberkaseralm
on the valley run towards Kirchberg near the Maierl 2
A short break at the Eisbar can be enjoyed on the last run down.
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Hahnenkamm Pavillon
Directly at the valley station of the Hahnenkamm lift in Kitzbuehel.
daily Après-ski with cool drinks and good atmosphere
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Ganslern Alm
an Ganslernhang
Après Ski with a view of Kitzbuehel, the last meters must be covered with skis.
From bed and breakfast hotels to 5-star hotels, everything can be found at the Kitzbuehel ski resort.The hotels are distributed from Aschau to Kirchberg, Kitzbuehel, Jochberg and Pass Thurn. It is also possible to stay in huts located directly in the ski resort. Kitzbuehel is also characterised by its leading Hauben gastronomy. From most accommodations in Kitzbuehel and Kirchberg, the ski bus must be taken to the lift station.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are many accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
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Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol
In Jochberg, directly at the slopes
The leading hotel in the ski resort offers rooms and suites, restaurants and a spa of the highest niveau.
Towns/villages
- Aurach
Distance to ski resort 1-2 km - Hollersbach
Distance to ski resort fewer than 1 km - Jochberg
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 800 - Kirchberg in Tirol
Distance to ski resort fewer than 1 km
Guest beds 7600 - Kitzbühel
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Guest beds 5800 - Mittersill
Distance to ski resort 5-10 km
Guest beds 3000 - Reith bei Kitzbühel
Distance to ski resort fewer than 1 km
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
The wallet will be happy here. The practice lifts in Kitzbuehel (Rasmusleiten, Mocking and Pulverturm) as well as those in Hausleiten (Jochberg), Pass Thurn, Aschau and Reith can be used for free.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
Special tips for children
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Children's area, "Rote Teufel" in Kitzbuehel
The "Rote Teufel" Ski School operates a very large area for children and beginners in Kitzbuehel. Many people movers and child appropriate facilities are ideal for fun on the slopes right from the beginning.
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Kinderwunderland in Kitzbuehel
The Element3 Ski School offers a well-equipped children's area at the Ganslern chair lift in Kitzbuehel.
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Beginners can use the practice lifts in Kitzbuehel (Rasmusleiten, Mocking and Pulverturm) as well as those in Hausleiten (Jochberg), Pass Thurn, Aschau and Reith for free. The free people movers and t-bars are located on slopes which are well-suited for beginners.
The Kitzbueheler Horn is also interesting for beginners. An area with people movers and t-bars is also provided at the Trattalmmulde.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Free practice lift/ beginner lift
Ski schools on-site
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Advanced skiers really get their money's worth in Kitzbuehel with its many difficult slopes and ski routes. They will especially be enticed with the deep snow slopes on the Zweitausender, Hochsaukaser, Steinbergkogel and Pengelstein. The Mausefalle on the Streif is particularly steep. This is where the annual Hahnenkamm Race takes place. The Direttissima run with its 70% incline is also not to be scoffed at.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- many freeride / deep snow areas
- some mogul slopes
- few extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 170 km
Difficult
24 km
(14 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
33 km
Most difficult run
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Direttissima (Schlagl) · Length 1.5 km · Altitude difference 300 m
down in the Ehrenbachgraben -
Streif · Length 3.8 km · Altitude difference 900 m
this is where the annual Hahnenkamm Race takes place
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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Kitzbuehel has also made a name for itself with its first-class snow parks. There is something for every ability level with the Hanglalm Snow Park and the Horn Mini New School Park. The freeride slopes also leave no wish unanswered.
Information for Snowboarders
- some cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- the following runs are not suitable for snowboarders
Run Nr. 76 from Pass Thurn, connections to/on Pengelstein
- many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Snow Park Hanglalm
First-class "Kitz-South" snow park on the Hanglalm in the Resterhöhe area. Challenging jumps, rails, kickerlines, boxes, steep curves and waves.
- Horn Mini New School Park
On the Kitzbueheler Horn: Ideal starting point for newcomers and those eager to practice. Lines for ski schools and beginners. A people mover brings the newcomers all back up top again.
- Natural Halfpipes am Kaserecklift
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- Halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area with music
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 120 km
Alone in Kitzbuehel, there are 120 km of tracks. With the connection to the Pinzga track, the possibilities are endless.
Trail tip(s)
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High altitude track, Kitzbueheler Horn
In the Trattalmmulde on the Kitzbuehler Horn
Length: 3.0 km ▪
Conclusion
Wide slopes, vast deep snow runs, Snowpark Hangalm, free practice lifts in the valley, guest infotainment, slope grooming
Parking fee at the Hahnenkamm lift, no valley run to Hollersbach, no ideal bus connection between Pengelstein and Ki-West lift of the SkiWelt, older lifts in Jochberg and on Kitzbuehler Horn
Test Report issued on 2012-01-15
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