Guided hikes in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel reveals its unique charm when you lace up your hiking boots and set out with local mountain guides. On these guided hikes, you’ll discover quiet trails, sweeping views, and hidden gems known only to the locals. Each tour offers a fresh perspective on the region’s nature and culture.
The current hiking schedule
Let us take you to our favourite spots—soon to become yours.
Your Hiking Itinerary
Free with the KitzCard
Meeting point: Hiking information point in Legends Park, directly next to the Aquarena
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Cost: Free with the KitzCard
- Sturdy shoes - ideally ankle high
- Functional clothing suitable for the mountains
- Rain and sun protection
- Sufficient water
- Two telescoping hiking poles
This programme is suitable for adults and teenagers aged 14 and over. We kindly ask groups to register in advance at the service centre, either in person or via the Experience Shop. If you have any health concerns, it’s best to discuss these with our hiking guides before the tour begins.
KitzMountain Guiding
With a valid lift ticket or KitzCard, you can take part in guided hikes free of charge. You’ll experience some of the region’s finest mountain trails, panoramic viewpoints, and mountain gastronomy.*
The summer lifts operated by KitzSki (Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel) make it easy to access the hiking areas, taking you comfortably to some of the most spectacular trails and mountain routes—and include transport with the famous Hahnenkamm and Horn gondolas.
*The KitzCard is the guest card you receive with an overnight stay in Kitzbühel. It is valid from May to June and from September to October.
Kitzbühel Mountain Guides
The Kitzbühel Mountain Guides combine deep local knowledge with a genuine passion for the mountains. All guides are state-certified and internationally accredited by IVBV, UIAGM and IFMGA.
As an association of independent local guides, they represent a strong, unified brand—standing for quality, safety and a close connection to the mountains of Kitzbühel. With years of experience, they lead tours that bring together nature, knowledge and alpine expertise.
The entire team can be reached via a central contact point—making it easy to plan your mountain experience in Kitzbühel with a trusted professional by your side.
Experience & Feel – Nature, Culture, and Mountain Moments
Guided hikes in Kitzbühel combine nature with local heritage. Mountain guides know the landscape, its flora and traditions inside out, sharing stories of life in the Alps and leading you to secluded spots of calm.
Walks to alpine huts lead across mountain pastures and through forests, where regional products bring the taste of Kitzbühel to your plate—from fresh buttermilk to homemade bread with local meats and cheeses.
Tips & Highlights
- Start with an easy hike to get used to the altitude.
- Take the summer cable cars for a relaxing hike along the high-altitude trails.
- Ask your hiking guides about their personal favorite spots.
- Pack a light jacket—the weather in the mountains changes quickly.
- Try regional delicacies at the alpine huts.
FAQ
Kitzbühel offers a wide variety of hiking options—from themed trails and scenic routes to hut-to-hut hikes and summit tours of varying difficulty levels. The guided tours organized by Kitzbühel Tourism, as well as those offered by KitzMountain Guiding, are led by experienced mountain guides.
You can find the current program for KitzMountain Guiding here.
No registration is required for individuals participating in the guided hikes organized by Kitzbühel Tourism. You can simply come to the meeting point at Legends Park. We ask groups to contact the tourist office directly in advance so that we can coordinate everything with our guides.
For the KitzMountain Guiding “Horn Summit Breakfast” tour, registration is required by 5:00 PM the day before at the latest.
Please register with Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel: Phone: +43 5356 6951 1411, Email: hornbahn@kitzski.at
With the KitzCard, guided hikes organized by Kitzbühel Tourism are free of charge. For KitzMountain Guiding, however, a valid lift ticket is required.
Please note: For some of the guided hikes, transportation to the starting point is by taxi. In this case, the taxi fare will be split fairly among the group.
The meeting point for guided hikes organized by Kitzbühel Tourism is the hiking information center in Legends Park, right next to the Aquarena in the center of Kitzbühel. You
can find the starting points for KitzMountain Guiding on the KitzSki website. These tours usually start at the base station of the Hahnenkammbahn or the Hornbahn.
We recommend sturdy, ankle-high shoes, functional clothing, rain gear, sunscreen, drinks, and two telescoping walking sticks.
Yes. Many tours are suitable for beginners and are tailored to each participant’s skill level—both in the Kitzbühel Tourism program and with KitzMountain Guiding.
Yes, hikes generally take place even in changeable weather. The hiking guides make a decision on a day-to-day basis—both for tours organized by Kitzbühel Tourism and for KitzMountain Guiding. Safety always comes first, and if necessary, a suitable alternative route will be chosen.
Yes. The summer lift network will take you comfortably to the starting points of many hiking trails and scenic routes.
Kitzbühel offers a variety of mountain trails, such as the Gamsroas or the Bischof. The experienced mountain guides from Kitzbühel Tourism and KitzMountain Guiding will safely guide you along these trails.
