Reith

Located in the Kitzbühel Alps, only a stone-throw from Kitzbühel.

Size

Inhabitants: 1.717
Expatriates: 863

Altitude

800m to 2,000m above sea level

The small neighbor of Kitzbühel offers plenty for international guests. Numerous hiking and cycling trails, the local golf course and the idyllic Schwarzsee Lake offer plenty for a varied stay. In the winter you are spoilt for choice: winter hiking or cross-country skiing? Ice skating or skiing?

Reith in Summer

Reith nestles in the lovely foothills of the Wilder Kaiser massif and is renowned for its great variety of sports and activities.

While in the winter months everything is about nordic sports, summer has a lot to offer as well: golf courses, Schwarzsee swimming lake, walking trails, cycling and mountain biking routes in abundance. Picture-book panoramic trails and walking paths take you to the region's splendid blueberry fields where you get in close touch with unspoilt nature.

Thanks to its convenient location, the landscape's variety, and the authentic and well-maintained rural character the village of Reith – with only 1.717 inhabitants – has firmly established itself as Kitzbühel's renowned little neighbour. Reith is a true haven for all those in search of rest and relaxation, who don't want do without the top-notch infrastructure and recreational facilities of the surrounding Kitzbühel Holiday Region. Especially in summer it has a lot to offer: among the highlights are Schwarzsee lake, Gieringer Weiher pond, "Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith" golf course, Bichlach walking and cycling paradise, plus a lot more. Cosy accommodations of all categories, offering some 1100 guest beds, are available as well.

Excellent inns and restaurants spread all over the region serve typical Tirolean delights and international specialties. Reith near Kitzbühel – a truly pleasant alternative amid a rural idyll.
 
Marvellous Gieringer Weiher, a warm and almost untouched moor lake located right at the heart of the picturesque walking and cycling region of  "Bichlach".

In summer: swimmers' paradise (dogs admitted)
In winter: ice curling rink
The parish church consecrated to "St. Ägidius and St. Silvester"

History
The name "Reith" derives from an ancient "cleared woodland", first mentioned in historical documents around 1190 ("ruote"). Originally it belonged to the Monastery of Berchtesgaden. Between the 15th and 18th century the Rerobichl and Astberg mountains were silver and copper mines. The first parish church was consecrated as early as in 1188. The same House of God was enlarged in Gothic style during the 15th century and redesigned as a pillar church with Baroque elements in 1729.

Reith in Winter

Reith, the little neighbour of Kitzbühel, is a truly unique gem also in winter.

Reith and its breathtaking surroundings make a perfect holiday destination in winter and summer alike. Dreamlike landscapes covered all in white, excellent ski schools, ski lift right in the village, and an infinite number of premium culture events. The "Reith bei Kitzbühel Ski School" ranks among Tirol's 16  most renowned winter sport instruction centres featuring the official Quality Award.

Varied cross-country skiing routes for both beginners and advanced, and cleared winter hiking trails offer everything a nature lover's heart could possibly desire. Passionate sportsmen are strongly recommended to try skiing by night on the floodlit slope, every Friday. The night ski run can also be booked privately on other days by prior arrangement. A quaint mountain hut located right on the slope gives you a warm welcome: "Zur Andrea" restaurant is always worth a visit. The ski lift is free of charge for all locals and guest. Expert winter sports fans can take full advantage of the free skibus shuttle running between Reith and the giant Kitzbühel Ski Area every 13 minutes.

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