Hiking in Kitzbühel

365 days of alpine lifestyle

As a year-round destination, the holiday region presents itself 365 days a year as a true hiking paradise and enables hiking in Tyrol at any time of the year.

In summer, over 1,000 kilometers of well-maintained hiking trails, marked mountain routes and well-signposted walking paths inspire you and invite you on a journey of discovery into the breathtaking natural landscape of the Kitzbühel grass mountains. The routes are divided into different levels of difficulty and are signposted accordingly. In addition, there are barrier-free paths for disabled people and small children. There are over 60 managed alpine pastures and huts along the network of hiking trails and invite you to enjoy traditional delicacies.

A special hiking experience in Tyrol is the exploration of the typical Kitzbühel grass mountains, which are covered with colorful meadows and alpine pastures at over 2,000 meters and thus create a unique mountain landscape in front of the imposing backdrop of the rugged peaks of the Wilder Kaiser.

Whether in summer or winter, the region with its holiday villages offers hiking routes or walks along the Ache for all levels of difficulty. With the themed hiking trails, the sports city offers a wide range of options for numerous hiking enthusiasts and families. The starting point for the varied hikes are the hiking information points in Kitzbühel, Reith, Aurach and Jochberg. In addition to challenging tours in the Kitzbühel southern mountains, idyllic paths lead along natural lakes and ponds. The Schwarzsee, one of the warmest lakes in Tyrol, is also ideal for bathing and swimming.

A unique highlight of the sports city is the legendary Streif in summer and winter. In summer, hiking enthusiasts can experience the race track at the Streif viewing and the Kitz Trail STREIF live. For families, the Streif summer adventure with the varied adventure course offers fun for young and old.

Hiking in Kitzbühel

In keeping with this motto, Kitzbühel's hiking range offers a variety of routes and hikes for everyone.

Thanks to the well-marked hiking trails, you can easily explore the region on your own. The interactive tour portal maps.kitzbuehel.com makes it easy to prepare for hiking pleasure - route options, distances, degrees of difficulty and altitude profiles can be called up. However, those who prefer to hike in company are cordially invited to daily guided and free hikes by Kitzbühel Tourism to the most beautiful places in the region.

From panorama hikes with lifts, wonderful hut hikes to challenging summit tours and unique long-distance hiking trails, the region offers pure untouched nature with a stunning panorama.

For the sporty, Kitzbühel and its holiday villages present themselves as a trail running paradise. 12 selective routes lead the runners away from the hustle and bustle through the grass mountains typical of the area, always surrounded by the impressive mountain panorama.

A special hiking holiday in Tyrol in an award-winning hiking area is guaranteed in Kitzbühel. With the excellent signposting, the well-maintained network of hiking trails and the high quality of the hiking hosts, Kitzbühel was the first region to be awarded the European seal of approval for hiking. The accommodations specially designed for hiking enthusiasts and families, from farms to 5-star superior hotels, offer the Gamsstadt everything a hiker's heart could desire.