Hahnenkamm Guide
Conquer the Legend: Experience the Hahnenkamm! Guide
The Hahnenkamm is more than just a mountain; it's a legendary symbol of Kitzbühel and a must-see for any visitor. Famous for hosting the annual Hahnenkamm Races, one of the most challenging and prestigious events in the Alpine Skiing World Cup, the mountain offers breathtaking panoramic views and a thrilling glimpse into the world of extreme sports. Whether you're a seasoned skier or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, the Hahnenkamm promises adventure and stunning scenery. The Hahnenkamm's history is deeply intertwined with the development of skiing in Kitzbühel. The first ski race was held here in 1928, and the Streif, the infamous downhill course, was officially established in 1937. Over the decades, the Hahnenkamm Races have become a global spectacle, attracting thousands of spectators and showcasing the incredible skill and courage of the world's best skiers. The mountain itself has been carefully maintained and developed to ensure both the safety of the racers and the enjoyment of recreational skiers. Visitors can experience the Hahnenkamm in various ways. In winter, skiing and snowboarding are the main attractions, with slopes catering to all skill levels. Even if you're not a skier, you can take a gondola ride to the top for stunning views of the surrounding Alps. In summer, hiking and mountain biking trails offer opportunities to explore the mountain's natural beauty. You can also visit the start house of the Streif and imagine the adrenaline rush of the racers. Don't forget to check out the Hahnenkamm Race Museum in town to learn more about the history of the races.
Transportation
The Hahnenkammbahn gondola provides access to the Hahnenkamm from Kitzbühel. You can reach the gondola station by bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200.