Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
You’ve head of Hahnenkamm above Kitzbรผhel as it hosts one of the top downhill ski races every January.
Theย Hahnenkammrennen is the classicย downhillย course, theย Streifย (streak, or stripe), which many regard as the most demanding on the World Cup circuit.
One section has a slope of 85 degrees!
Like many hikes in the Alp, you can catch a cable car in the summer. Hike near the top of the mountain, and either ride down โย or WALK down, as I did.
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I generally followed Hahnenkamm – Seidlalm – Ganslernalm on AllTrails. But diverged a number of times if any other trail heading downhill looked more interesting.
The Seidlalm reservoirs were a highlight, slightly off that route.
With good weather I did find it an easy day. Starting at the top of the mountain (2000m) and finishing in Kitzbรผhel (762m), it IS a lot of downhill. ๐
IF headed for Austria, do some research into tourist passes.
For example, many hostels and hotels can give you a FREE tourist card.
Out of Kitzbรผhel, that means free train and bus travel.
Free transportation over this area.
With that card, next check for deals on lift tickets. Over 3 days. Over 5 days. Etc.
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