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The Legend.
Kitz Roadbike
14 Tours. 1,200 km. 18,000 m elevation gain.
Kitzbhel Tourist Board Hinterstadt 18 6370 Kitzbhel, Austria T +43 (0) 5356 66660 F +43 (0)5356 66660 - 77 info@kitzbhel.com www.kitzbuehel.com

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Racing bike pleasure in Kitzbhel.

Introduction Map Getting out of town Tour details Krone KitzHorn Challenge The myth of the Kitzbheler Horn Climbing Highlights

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14 Tours 1,200 km - 18,000 m elevation gain.

In recent years the number of tourist and local racing cyclists has rapidly increased. The current triathlon boom and the legendary mountain ascents of the Austrian cycle circuit on the Kitzbleler Horn have given the scene a boost. The surrounding area of Kitzbhel is shaped by a rolling and varied natural landscape. The glorious hilly topography provides the basis for endless tour opportunities. Discover Kitzbhel in an entirely new way. 1,200 km on a racing bike, spread over 14 routes, selected by the local cycling elite. That is our offer!

Did you know that in the Kitzbhel area there exists an extensive network of side roads on which you can enjoy cycle tours with little traffic and picturesque scenery? Get to know Kitzbhel from its most beautiful side! See for yourself with the information from this booklet.

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Under the Stars.

Mercedes-Benz a proud partner of Kitzbhel.
Sporty and on the go at any time of year. Whether its with off-road test driving or through the range of leisure activities at the Mercedes-Benz Sportpark, as an official partner, Mercedes-Benz provides all-year-round support to Kitzbhel with a host of fantastic offers.

Your bike-specialist in Kitzbhel.

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Getting out of town.

The extensive road and path network around Kitzbhel offers numerous ways to get out of town. We recommend the following routes:

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Schwarzseestrae | Reith The first choice for all tours in a northerly direction is the Schwarzseestrae. From Reith take the standard route via Rerobichl to St. Johann in Tirol. In a westerly direction, Ellmau and Kufstein can be reached either via Stanglwirt | Going or the Astberg mountain classification. Brixental bike path For all tours in a westerly direction, the beautiful Brixental bike path is recommended. On this route Wrgl and the Zillertal can be reached without the stress of traffic. Rmerweg The route along the Rmerweg takes you through fantastic mountain scenery, with the Wilder Kaiser an absolute eye catcher. Passing through some of the most beautiful parts of Kitzbhel, past magnificent old farm houses, you encounter the first L ascent! Pass-Thurn-Strae The Pass-Thurn-Strae leads road cyclists towards Mittersill and Pinzgau. This route is essential for getting to the Groglockner, otherwise a ride back to Kitzbhel is recommended because of the volume of traffic.

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Kitzbhel Circuit

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Kitzbhel www.me.co.at Kitzbhel www.me.co.at

: : Length of route 28.5 km : : Elevation gain 292 m : : Level of difficulty easy What we offer: : : guided roadbike tours : : guided mountain bike tours : : training in driving technique Mountain Experience Kitzbhel Ludwig Gtzendorfer Sonngrub 75 6370 Kitzbhel T +43 (0) 699 11034936 ludwig@me.co.at www.me.co.at

Kitzbhel Circuit
The short Kitzbhel home circuit on pretty side roads with wonderful scenery. Also suitable for families and E-bikers.

What we offer: : : bike rental (road bikes, mountain bikes, trekking bikes, E- bikes) : : daily guided tours : : individual guiding on the most beautiful trails : : repair service, spare parts and accessories

Mountain Edge Klostergasse 8 6370 Kitzbhel (next tot he indoor pool Aquarena) T +43 (0) 650 720 3500 rob@mountainedge.co.uk www.mountainedge.at

From the town centre follow the Schwarzseestrae in a westerly direction. Then turn towards Reith bei Kitzbhel (Reither Landesstrae) and onwards in the direction of Stanglwirt | Going. At Gasthof Reinache turn left onto the narrow Rerobichlstrae and follow the moderately steep route to the mountain classification at Bichlach. From the crest, its a rapid downhill until just before the centre of Obendorf, via the Dorfbachweg past the districts of Sperten und Weitau to St. Johann in Tirol. Shortly before the centre of St. Johann in Tirol turn right towards the St. Johann cable cars. Cross over the railway track, conti-

nue along the road past the Egger company on your left, then follow the beautiful hillside Rmerweg. Near Oberndorf | Penzing navigate a few kilometres of unpaved Rmerweg over a small mountain classification (Siedlung Haslach), then further along the Rmerweg passing glorious farm houses. Under the Hornbahn lift and past the hospital, continue along the hillside. At the Traunsteinerweg go through the underpass and finally back to Kitzbhel town centre.

Kitzbhel Circuit : : 15

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Ellmau

i.Tirol 670 m

AstbergBichlach Circuit

804 m

Oberndorf
Rerobichl 750

i.Tirol 687 m

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: : Length of route 37.1 km : : Elevation gain 785 m : : Level of difficulty medium

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Astberg-Bichlach Circuit
Short and sweet with light traffic, Kitzbhels training circuit with a hint of Giro dItalia. A steep ascent to Astberg (up to 12 %) and the impressive Best of Kitzbhel mountain panorama!

Alternative route 1A After the centre of Reith, before the Mitterer carpentry workshop, take the mountain classification to the Astberg (former Triathlon circuit). Take the steep downhill descent to Reinache and then continue onto Rerobichl.
Stop-off points : : Numerous cafs and restaurants in the centre of St. Johann : : Penzinghof Oberndorf (on the Rmerweg) Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger, 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42, T +43 (0) 5356 62549 : : 2-Rad-Center Sparer, 6380 St. Johann, Kaiserstr. 14, T +43 (0) 5352 62294

Kitzbhel Circuit, No. Kitzbheler Runde , Tour Nr. Tour 1, Lnge 28,5 1, kmLength 28.5 km
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From Kitzbhel town centre take the Schwarzseestrae to Reith. 400 m after the football field in Reith turn left onto the Astbergweg. From there (755 m) you make an elevation gain of about 425 metres on a quiet, narrow road with a constant ascent (12 %) winding up the Astberg (1,180 m). Keep left at both of the two distinctive crossroads (Hollenauer Kreuz and Sonnenlift). Beautiful farm houses. Splendid views of the Kitzbhel mountains: the nearby Wilder Kaiser, the Kitzbheler Horn, the Hahnenkamm and the Groe Rettenstein. To the top of the pass - Bergbauernhof Kathen - a short and trouble free gravel track.

A rapid and winding descent to the mountain village of Ellmau (820 m). Take the side road on the right side of the valley to Going and Stanglwirt. Then head to Reith. Before the bridge at Gasthof Reinache (722 m, km 21.7) turn onto the Astbergweg and over the kleinen Astberg (835 m) to Reith (762 m). In the centre of Reith turn left towards the Hotel Pointner, pass the farms Waching, Kleinlehen and Rummeln (850 m) and continue onto Oberndorf (Schmidboden). World-class panorama! Cross over the valley at the Rass & Dorner and follow the Rmerweg back to Kitzbhel.

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Going

St.Johann Oberndorf
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Pillersee Circuit

772 m

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Alternative route 2A During the descent to Ellmau, take the short climb to the Brenneralm (1,230 m)! An additional 200 metre elevation gain!

Stop-off points : : Brenneralm (1,230 m) on the Astberg in Ellmau with a glorious Kaiser view Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger, 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42, T +43 (0) 5356 62549

Astberg-Bichlach Curcuit, Tour No. 2, Length 37.1 km Astberg-Bichlach-Runde , Tour Nr. 2, Lnge 37,1 km
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: : Length of route 78.5 km : : Elevation gain 785 m : : Level of difficulty medium

Pillersee Circuit
A Kitzbhel classic. A wonderful route with some brutal climbs in the most beautiful of settings.

Astberg 1180 m

1180 m

Going Stanglwirt Kleiner Ellmau 702 m Astberg 820 m 835 m

Bichlach Rmerweg 850 m 800 m Oberndorf Reith bei K. 762 m

Schmidboden

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702 m 37,1 km

This tour starts along the Rmerweg towards St. Johann, then continues towards Fieberbrunn. After the underpass look out for the left turn to the airport and join the cycle path. Some glorious short and sharp ascents (a few up to15 %) to Fieberbrunn. Ride a few kilometres along the Hochknig-Bundesstrae (B164). At the junction for the Fieberbrunn cable cars turn right in the direction of Walchau | Dandlerau and continue as far as the Gasthof Eiserne Hand. Here turn left and follow the slight ascent to Hochfilzen-Zentrum (1,000 m above sea level). From here through the War-

mingtal and along the side road to St. Ulrich, then follow the PillerseeLandesstrae to Waidring. After about 8 km on the B178 towards St. Johann (the cycle path is very winding; it is not worth taking!) in Erpfendorf (Steinbacher insulation factory) turn right onto the state road towards Kssen. After about 1 km, and passing the bridge over the Groache, turn left onto the old state road to St. Johann. From here return to Kitzbhel through Weitau | Sperten, Oberndorf and then Rerobichl to Reith and along the Schwarzseestrae. (see Kitzbhel Circuit No. 1).

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Waidring 778 m

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Alternative route 3A Follow the cycle path to St. Jakob, then go straight to St. Ulrich. 3B The Steinplatten-Hhenstrae at Waidring is an extreme mountain test (780 m 1,670 m). Gradients up to 20 %! Stop-off point: Stallenalm. 3C Before reaching Waidring turn left towards Weissbach. A short, worthwhile mountain classification (200 metre ascent, about 12 %). Stop-off point: Gasthof Oberweissbach.
Stop-off points : : Gasthof St. Adolari between St. Ulrich and Waidring. Gothic church gems. : : Caf Schmidt in Waidring. Enjoy the legendary giant cake. Bike shops : : Intersport Kienpointner, 6384 Waidring, Dorfstr. 6, T +43 (0) 5353 5451

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Pillersee Circuit, Tour 3, Length 78.5 km Pillersee-Runde , Tour Nr. 3, Lnge No. 78,5 km Hoch lzen 967 m
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Rennstrecke : : length 7.1 km : : Elevation gain 875 m : : Level of difficulty difficult

Kitzbheler Horn
The horn is legendary. With gradients of up to 22.3 %, it is the steepest biking mountain in Austria. A truly epochal ascent. Compete against the best!

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Ride from the centre of Kitzbhel along the Rmerweg in a northerly direction and turn off at the farm Hglern onto the Kitzbhler Horn panoramic road. After a short while you come to the original start (791 m) of the Kitzbheler Horn Mountain Bike Race. It is a good idea to take a short break here, have a look at the information board and enjoy a refreshing drink. 875 m ascent over 7.1 km on the steepest bike mountain in Austria follows. The ascent gradient is 12.5 % on average, peaking at 22.3 %. After the first toll gate (1,013 m) follow the first ramp. Conserve your energy

until the Goinger Alm (1,424 m) as it is here where the crucial part begins. Over 1 km with a constant ascent gradient from 16 to 22.3 %, subsequently levelling out in the last of the altogether 18 curves. The goal is the Alpenhaus (1,666 m) on the Kitzbheler Horn. Route record holder Thomas Rohregger: the Kitzbheler Horn is truly the Streif of cycle sport! There are practically no rest opportunities. You have to go full power from start to finish! Incidentally, Tommys racing gear ratio on the Horn is 39|27, and his best time is 28 minutes 24 seconds.

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St.Johann

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Labalm Tour

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Reith

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Alpenhaus 1666

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Kitzbhel 761 m
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: : Length of route 39.4 km : : Elevation gain 577 m : : Level of difficulty easy

Labalm Tour
An easy training route in the high alpine valley of Spertental, suitable for families but with a steep final ascent to the Labalm (1,264 m).

Alternative route 4A To the summit (2,000 m) 3 further kilometres from the Alpenhaus, 325 m ascent. A genuine test of endurance, even steeper than the first stage!
Stop-off points : : Alpenhaus on the Kitzbheler Horn (1,666 m) : : Gipfelhaus at the television transmitter (1,996 m) Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger, 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42, T +43 (0) 5356 62549

Kitzbheler Horn, Kitzbheler Horn, Tour Nr. 4 Tour No. 4

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From Kitzbhel town centre head west along Schwarzseestrae. After passing the Schwarzsee, cross over the Reither Landesstrae onto a narrow side road and pass the Kitzbhel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf club. The bike path to Kirchberg is partly unpaved, but easily passable. In Kirchberg (centre) head south towards Aschau, into the imposing Spertental.

The village centre of Aschau is reached by following the Aschauer Strae, ride on into the valley along the Spertengrundweg in the Unteren Grund. Here turn right and take the final steep ascent to the Labalm (1,264 m). The return journey follows the same route back.

Rmerweg 810 m

Mautstelle 1013 m Start (Hgler Bauer) 791 m

750 m 10,3 km

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Reith

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World Cup Circuit

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Kirchberg
Gaisberg 1767

i.Tirol 837 m

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Kitzbhel 761 m
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: : Length of route 66.4 km : : Elevation gain 596 m : : Level of difficulty medium

Pengelstein 1939

Aschau

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10 %
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Jochberg
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World Cup Circuit

A wonderful tour following in the tracks of the Cycling World Cup behind the Kaiser with views of its famous climbing peaks.

Tip Adventure playground and Kneipp pool at Aschau!

Stop-off points : : Labalm (1,264 m) Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger, 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42, T +43 (0) 5356 62549 : : Tonis Proshop, 6365 Kirchberg, Bahnhofstr. 2, T +43 (0) 5357 2447

Labalm Tour, Tour No. 5, Length 39.4 km Labalm-Tour , Tour Nr. 5, Lnge 39,4 km
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Labalm 1264 m

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Aschau 1013 m Kirchberg Schwarzsee 837 m 790 m

Aschau 1013 m Kirchberg 837 m

Schwarzsee 790 m
750 m 39,4 km

From the centre of Kitzbhel take the same route as the Kitzbhel Circuit (No. 1) via Reith and then Rerobichl (750 m) to Oberndorf and past Sperten | Weitau to St. Johann in Tirol (659 m above sea level). At the roundabout join the B178 and after 500 m at the M-Preis supermarket turn left onto the old secondary road. The legendary ascent to Gasteig follows (757 m). After a wonderful ride over the plateau passing Gasteig and Griesenau head towards Schwendt. The centre is then reached along the short but sweet Schwendter Bichl (720 m).

A rapid descent to Kssen (588 m) then at the roundabout turn right towards Erpfendorf | St. Johann. Follow the Erpfendorfer Strae until just before Erpfendorf. Here, before the bridge over the Groache, turn right into the old secondary road and follow the quiet road to St. Johann. Cross the federal road through the underpass and head towards the centre and the St. Johann cable car station. From here follow the wonderful Rmerweg along the west side of the Kitzbheler Horn to Kitzbhel (see Kitzbhel Circuit).

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Alternative route 6A In the district of Kirchdorf | Griesenau (719 m) the beautiful mountain classification to the Griesner Alm (1,024 m). About 300 meter elevation gain. 6B A shorter alternative route. If you take the descent at Kirchdorf | Gasteig towards Kirchdorf then to St. Johann and along the Rmerweg back to Kitzbhel, the level of difficulty is easy and suitable for touring cyclists and E-bikers.

Around the Hohe Salve

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St.Johann Oberndorf
i.Tirol 687 m

: : Length of route 57.5 km : : Elevation gain 675 m : : Level of difficulty easy | medium

Around the Hohe Salve

An easy circular tour around the Hohe Salve. Beginning in the beautiful Brixental, then leading to wonderful views of the Wilder Kaiser.

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i.Tirol 837 m

Kitzbhel 761 m
From Kitzbhel town centre head west along Schwarzseestrae. After passing the Schwarzsee lake cross over the Reither Landesstrae (secondary road) onto a narrow side road and pass the KitzbhelSchwarzsee-Reith golf club. The bike path to Kirchberg is partly unpaved but easily passable. Follow the Brixental bike path to Brixen and Westendorf then onto the Vordere Windau to Hopfgarten. Ascending to Itter you reach the B178 at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser. Do not join the B178, but instead ride through the underpass. Subsequently, head for the bike path to Sll-Ellmau-Going. After passing through Going turn right at the Sanglwirt onto the Reither Landesstrae, then on past the Schwarzsee lake and return to Kitzbhel.

Stop-off points : : Beautiful rustic guesthouses along the route, especially in Schwendt Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger, 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42, T +43 (0) 5356 62549 : : Bike & More, Erwin Herrnecker, 6345 Kssen, Alleestr. 1, T +43 (0) 5375 20092

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Huberhhe 757 m Oberndorf 690 m St. Johann 660 m Kssen 588 m Griesenau Schwendt 720 m 715 m Erpfendorf 622 m

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Scheffau 745 m Sll 698 m Itter HoheSalve 1828

Ellmau 804 m

Going 772 m Oberndorf i.Tirol 687 m Reith Kitzbheler Horn b.Kitzbhel 1996 762 m

Around the Wilder Kaiser

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Hopfgarten 622 m
7A

Brixen i.Thale 794 m

7
Kirchberg i.Tirol 837 m

Westendorf 783 m

Kitzbhel 761 m
Jochberg

Alpengh. Wegscheid 1400

Aschau

1013 m

923 m

: : Length of route 88 km : : Elevation gain 995 m : : Level of difficulty medium

Alternative route 7A At Hopfgarten turn left towards Kelchsau. After the centre of the village continue onto the Kurzer Grund until you come to Berggasthof Wegscheid (1,400 m).

Around the Wilder Kaiser

A beautiful and varied circular tour around the Wilder Kaiser. Wonderful views of the impressive rock formations.

Stop-off points : : Many small guesthouses along the route. : : Pleasant cafs and restaurants at the Schwarzsee lake Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger, 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42, T +43 (0) 5356 62549 : : Tonis Proshop, 6365 Kirchberg, Bahnhofstr. 2, T +43 (0) 5357 2447

Around Salve, Tour No. Rund um diethe HoheHohe Salve, Tour Nr. 7, Lnge 57,5 km 7, Length 57.5 km
1000 900 800 700 600 500 0 10 20 30 40 50 57,5 km

Kirchberg 837 m Itter 703 m

Ellmau 810 m

837 m

Hopfgarten 622 m

Reith bei K. 780 m Going Stanglwirt 720 m

600 m

The starting point is the town centre of Kitzbhel. Proceed along the Schwarzseestrae, go on past the Schwarzsee lake on the Reither Landesstrae until you come to the Stanglwirt. Here turn onto the bike path and on past Going and Ellmau. After Ellmau turn onto the EibergBundesstrae (B173). There follows a quick descent from Eiberg. At the second roundabout turn off onto the Inn bike path, follow the bike path to the Austrian-German border. Here leave the bike path and take the secondary road passing Niederndorf. About 500 m after Sebi leave the secondary road to your left, pro-

ceed onto Pttingsteigung and on through the wonderful landscape to the Walchsee lake. Shortly after the Walchsee turn right onto a side road which leads to the hamlet of Bichlach and then to Schwendt. Continue through Schwendt, Griesenau and Gasteig onto the Huberhhe then enjoy the rapid descent to the centre of St. Johann. From here head along the left side of the valley (along the Kitzbheler Horn), pass the Egger company and continue on the Rmerweg through glorious countryside into Kitzbhel (see Kitzbhel Circuit).

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Niederndorf 500
Ebbs

Walchsee Schwendt
K a i s e r Griesner Alm 1024

Windau Tour

Z a h m e r

09

KUFSTEIN 499 m W i l d e r

6A

719 m 10 % K a i s e r

Griesenau

Huber Hhe 760 Scheffau 745 m Sll 698 m Ellmau Going 804 m 772 m

St.Johann i.Tirol 670 m

8%
: : Length of route 52.2 km : : Elevation gain 440 m : : Level of difficulty easy

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Alternative route 8A After Reith village centre take the Astberg to Ellmau.
Stop-off points : : See la Vie, Walchsee. Right by the lake : : Konditorei Praschberger (cake shop), Walchsee Bike shops : : Radsport Stger, 6330 Kufstein, Oscar-Pirlo-Str. 21, T +43 (0) 5372 71026 : : Bike & More, Erwin Herrnecker, 6345 Kssen, Alleestr. 1, T +43 (0) 5375 20092

Around the Wilder Kaiser, Tour No. Rund um den Wilden Kaiser, Tour Nr. 8, Lnge 88,0 km 8, Length 88.0 km
850

Ellmau Reith bei K. 810 m 780 m Schwarzsee 790 m Schwendt 720 m Stanglwirt 720 m Eiberg 650 m

750

650

550

Kufstein 499 m
0 10 20 30 40

450

Niederndorf 506 m
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8A

Astberg 1180

Reith b.Kitzbhel 762 m

Kitzbheler Horn Haslach 1996

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Windau Tour
This easy training tour leads into a wonderful tributary valley with little traffic deep in the Kitzbhel Alps.

Kitzbhel 761 m

From Kitzbhel town centre head west along the Schwarzseestrae. After passing the Schwarzsee lake, cross over the Reither Landesstrae (secondary road) onto a narrow side road and pass the KitzbhelSchwarzsee-Reith golf club. The bike path to Kirchberg is partly unpaved but easily passable.

Follow the Brixental bike path to Brixen and Westendorf. After passing through Westendorf the route leads directly into the Windautal and onto the Steinberghaus, the end of the tour. Take the same route back to Kitzbhel.

Huberhhe 757 m

Rmerweg 810 m

Siedlung Haslach 780 m St. Johann 660 m

470 m 88,0 km

Windau Tour : : 31

Gerlos Circuit

Brixen i.Thale Westendorf

783 m

794 m

Kirchberg
9A

i.Tirol 837 m

Ochsalm 1470
Brechhorn 2031 Pengelstein 1939

nkamm hne Ha

Kitzbhel 761 m

10

Aschau

1013 m

Jochberg

923 m

Labalm 1264

Gh. Steinberg 900

: : Length of route 175 km : : Elevation gain 2,300 m : : Level of difficulty difficult

Gr.Rettenstein 2362

Gerlos Circuit
Alternative route 9A Wonderful farm houses, glorious mountain pastures and a narrow winding stretch of asphalt. The mountain route to the Ochsalm (1,470 m) is one of the most beautiful hill climbs in the Kitzbhel region. About 550 m elevation gain in 5 km, average gradient 10 %.
Stop-off points : : Steinberghaus in the Windautal : : Many guesthouses in the village centres of Brixental Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger, 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42, T +43 (0) 5356 62549 : : Tonis Proshop, 6365 Kirchberg, Bahnhofstr. 2, T +43 (0) 5357 2447

A long and demanding mountain stage with two passes and rapid descents. Awesome panorama with glorious views of the glacier.

Windau Tour, No. Length 52.2 km Windau-Tour , Tour Nr.Tour 9, Lnge 52,29, km
950

900

Gasthof Steinberg 900 m Kirchberg 837 m Schwarzsee 790 m Kirchberg 837 m

900 m

850

Schwarzsee 790 m

800

From Kitzbhel town centre head along the Schwarzseestrae. As per tour number 7, head west on the Brixental bike path as far as Wrgl. Proceed through the centre of Wrgl then follow the Inn bike path past the Reintaler lakes and on into the Zillertal (Zillertal bike path). Proceed along side-roads with light traffic until you reach the access point to the Gerlos pass (1,620 m, gradients of up to 10 %) in Zell am Ziller. Reaching the top, follow the plateau (Almdorf Knigsleiten) that leads to a rapid descent to the Krimml waterfalls. From Krill, eit-

her take the Pinzgau bike path or the fast-paced secondary road with little traffic towards Mittersill. At Hollersbach be sure to turn onto the bike path and go through the hamlet of Rettenbach onto the old PassThurn-Strae. Here continue along an unpaved stretch (unproblematic) then turn onto the Pass-Thurn federal road (B 161). Enjoy the pleasant consistent ascent (mostly well under 10 %) to the top of the pass (1,274 m) and the swift descent (long straights!) to Jochberg. Follow the federal road (Bundesstrae) to Kitzbhel.

750 0 10 20 30 40

750 m 52,2 km

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Kramsach 520 m

Wrgl 513 m Niederau 824 m

Itter
10 A

Brixen i.Thale 794 m

Kitzbhel 761 m
10 Jochberg 923 m Pa Thurn 1274 8%

Around the Kitzbheler Horn

11

Kelchsau

Aschau

Schlitters 548 m Fgen 545 m

790 m

Labalm 1264

1013 m

Alpengh. Wegscheid 1400

10 % Neukirchen Wald a. Grovenediger Gerlos i. Pinzgau 1245 m 857 m 885 m 10 % Schaubergwerk Hochfeld Gerlospa (neue Strae) Krimmler Wasserflle 1620 10 %
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Zell a. Ziller 575 m

Hollersbach i. Pinzgau 806 m

Alternative route 10A From Hopfgarten along a steep but pretty mountain road (cool breeze) into the Wildschnau (Niederau) and a steep descent to Wrgl.

Stop-off points : : Gerlos pass kiosk : : Almdorf Knigsleiten (pleasant guest houses) Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger, 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42, T +43 (0) 5356 62549 : : Rad-Center Unterlercher, 6263 Fgen, Zillertalstr. 10, T +43 (0) 5288 6767

1700 1500 1300 1100 900 700 500 0

Gerlos Curcuit, Tour No. 10, Gerlos-Runde , Tour Nr. 10, Lnge 175,0 km Length 175.0 km Gerlos 1620 m

Kirchberg 837 m Wrgl 511 m Zell am Ziller 575 m

Krimml 1067 m Mittersill 790 m

Jochberg 923 m Aurach Rettenbach 846 m

511 m

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: : Length of route 116 km : : Elevation gain 1,344 m : : Level of difficulty medium|difficult

Around the Kitzbheler Horn

Kitzbhels racing-bike classic in the Salzburger Pinzgau with the eye-catching Zellersee lake and Kitzsteinhorn.

1620 m

Pa urn 1274 m

This tour leads along the Rmerweg to St. Johann. Taking side streets and bike paths you come to Fieberbrunn, then up a moderate ascent (Gasthof Eiserne Hand) to Hochfilzen (Pass Grieen 1,000 m). After Hochfilzen join the B 164 (Hochknigstrae) gently descending to Leogang and onto Saalfelden (744 m). In Saalfelden its a short stretch towards Maria Alm, then turn right onto the small secondary road towards Gerling and onto Maishofen. Pass the Zellersee

lake on the eastern side. In Bruck an der Glocknerstrae turn onto the Tauern bike path. Go through the hamlet of Rettenbach to join the old Pass-Thurn-Strae. Here continue along an unpaved stretch (unproblematic) then turn into the Pass-Thurn federal road (B 161). Enjoy the pleasant consistent ascent (mostly well under 10 %) to the top of the pass (1,274 m), and the swift descent (long straights!) to Jochberg. Follow the federal road (Bundesstrae) to Kitzbhel.

175 km

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St.Johann i.Tirol 670 m

L o f e r e r

S t e i n b e r g e

Kitzbheler Horn 1996

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Haslach

10 %

St. Ulrich 847 m

The small Bavaria Circuit

11 B

15 %

11 B

Weibach 666 m S t e i n b e r g e Leogang 788 m

Saalbach

Kitzbhel 11 761 m
Jochberg 923 m

Fieberbrunn L e o g a n g e r 790 m Hochfilzen

959 m

12

11 A 11 C
Almdorf

Hinterglemm

11
Maishofen
Schmittenhhe 1965

764 m

Mayrhofen Thumersbach
11 A 11 C

Alternative route 11A From Saalfelden (744 m) over the Filzensattel (1,291 m), through Dienten to Lend im Pinzgau (663 m) and onto Zell am See. 11B Extended circuit through Fieberbrunn, the Pillersee lake, Waidring and Lofer to Saalfelden. 11C Same as 11A but includes the Dientner Sattel (1,342 m).

Bike shops : : Rad-Center Mitterer, 5771 Leogang 60, T +43 (0) 6583 8218 : : Oberhauser-Bikes, 5710 Kaprun, Landesstr. 24, T +43 (0) 6547 8360

Around the Kitzbheler Horn, Tour No. Rund um das Kitzbheler Horn, Tour Nr. 11, Lnge 116,0 km 11, Length 116.0 km
1400

1200

1000

800

Rmerweg 810 m Siedlung Haslach 780 m St. Johann 660 m

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8%

Pa Thurn 1274 Mittersill 790 m Niedernsill 768 m

Zell am See 757 m

: : Length of route 95.9 km : : Elevation gain 960 m : : Level of difficulty medium

Bruck a. d. Groglocknerstrae 758 m

The small Bavaria Circuit

A wonderfully scenic tour to South Bavaria. Many small side-roads. Options to extend and combine.

Pa urn 1274 m 1274 m

Hoch lzen Pass Grieen 1000 m Saalfelden 744 m Zell am See Mittersill 790 m 757 m Rettenbach

Jochberg 923 m Aurach 846 m

660 m 100 116,0 km

From Kitzbhel town centre head west to the Schwarzsee lake, then north along the Reither Landesstrae to Gasthof Reinache and Rerobichl. In Oberndorf turn onto the side road towards Sperten | Weitau and St. Johann, after a short stretch branch off left onto the B 178 for the ascent to Gasteig towards Kssen. The route leads onto Schwendt and after a short descent reaches Kssen. Follow the B176 over the border to the Tiroler Ache leading to Schleching. In Raiten turn left onto the wonderful Deut-

sche Alpenstrae. After passing through Unterwssen and Oberwssen tackle the Maserer Pass (793 m). After a short descent you reach Reit im Winkl. Here a winding descent begins following the river Lofer towards Kssen. Shortly before Kssen you meet the Erpfendorfer Landesstrae L39 leading to St. Johann. Shortly before Erpfendorf turn onto the old Landesstrae towards St. Johann. Proceed through the centre of St. Johann and along the Rmerweg to Kitzbhel. (see Kitzbhel Circuit)

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Chiemsee - Rundweg

Feldwies bersee 525

12 A

Alternative route 12A A detour to the Chiemsee lake (bersee am Chiemsee). An opportunity to circumnavigate the Chiemsee. 12B From Erpfendorf join the Pillersee Circuit.

Groglockner

Grassau Marquartstein 545 Unterwssen 555 Oberwssen Maserer-Pass 793 8% Reit im Winkl 696 Kssen 588
Schwendt
Hochgern 1748

13

Kampenwand 1664

Schleching 567

Unterberghorn 1773
12 B

Huber Hhe 760

8%

Erpfendorf 622 Kirchdorf

St.Johann i.Tirol 670 m

12

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The small Bavaria Circuit, No. 12, Length 95.9 km Kleine Bayern-Runde , Tour Nr. 12, Lnge Tour 95,9 km Reith bei K. 780 m Huberhhe Maserer Pa 760 m 790 m
Schwendt 690 m Kssen 588 m Reith im Winkl 696 m

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Rerobichl 750

Haslach 780

Kitzbheler Horn 1996

Kitzbhel 761 m
Rmerweg 810 m
810 m

St. Johann 670 m

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: : Length of route 165.5 km : : Elevation gain 3,103 m : : Level of difficulty difficult

Stop-off points : : Rustic Bavarian guesthouses in the village centres of Chiemgaus, for example Birner-Lois in Schleching. Bike shops : : Radsport Stanger 6370 Kitzbhel, Josef-Pirchl-Str. 42 T +43 (0) 5356 62549 : : Bike & More, Erwin Herrnecker
12 B

Groglockner
The Glockner is a highlight in life of any road cyclist. This alpine tour (2,506 m) represents the high-point of all Kitzbhel cycle tours.

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6345 Kssen, Alleestr. 1 T +43 (0) 5375 20092

The Glockner tour begins in Kitzbhel town. Head south on the B 161 (Pass-Thurn-Bundesstrae) to Jochberg. It then continues consistently uphill to Pass Thurn (1,276 m). After a fast descent you reach Mittersill (790 m), then head east continuing along the Tauern bike path to Zell am See and Bruck an der Glocknerstrae (758 m). Here the ascent begins. Passing Fusch you reach the Ferleiten toll gate (1,115 m). Here starts the long and

difficult ascent to the Fuscher Trl (2,428 m). Maximum gradient 12 %. After numerous bends in spectacular high alpine landscape you come to the Fuscher Trl. From here, after a short descent (Fuscher Lacke 2,275 m), you have the option to continue to the Hochtor (2,506 m). The trip back follows the same route. The descent from the Fuscher Trl is wonderful thanks to the consistent downhill gradient of no more than 10 %.

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Unterwssen 555 m
40 60

Kssen Abzweigung Erpfendorf 600 m

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555 m

95,9 km

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Leogang
788 m

Alternative route
Saalfelden
744 m

Mayrhofen
am See

13A Drive to Ferleiten (toll gate) and then cycle the entire Glocknerstrae as far as the Franz-Josefs-Hhe. Return trip 69.4 km and 2,824 m elevation gain. 13B Look out platform Edel weispitze (2,572 m) 13C The Kitzbhel Cycle Marathon from Kitzbhel connects Pass Thurn, Felbertauern, Iselsberg, Hochtor and Fuschertrl. Return route via Saalfelden, mountain top arrival at the Alpenhaus. 256 km, 5,690 elevation gain!!!

Wildbichl Circuit

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757 m

Piesendorf

Zeller See

Zell

Bruck a. d. Groglocknerstrae
758 m

: : Length of route 135 km : : Elevation gain 1,300 m : : Level of difficulty medium

Maiskogel

Kaprun
786 m

13
Fusch a. d. Groglocknerst.
813 m

Wildbichl Circuit
A must for all road cyclists. A scenically wonderful tour along small side roads in the Bavarian Chiemgau.

Ferleiten 1149

12 %
Fuscher Trl 2428 Franz-Josefs-Hhe 2369 Groglockner 3798
13 A

Edelweispitze 2572 13 B

Stop-off points : : Restaurant Fuscher Lacke : : Kiosk at the Hochtor : : Restaurant Franz-Josefs-Hhe Bike shops : : Oberhauser-Bikes, 5710 Kaprun, Landesstr. 24, T +43 (0) 6547 8360

Groglockner Hochalpenstrae

Hochtor 2506

Guttal 1859

13 C

Heiligenblut

Groglockner, Tour No. 13, Groglockner , Tour Nr. 13, Lnge 165,5 kmLength 165.5 km
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Fuscher Trl 2428 m

2428 m

Pa urn 1274 m Jochberg 923 m

Bruck an der Groglocknerstr. 758 m

Mautstelle Ferleiten 1149 m

Mautstelle Ferleiten 1149 m Mittersill 790 m

Pa urn 1274 m

Aurach 846 m
150 165,5 km

From Kitzbhel town centre proceed towards the Schwarzsee lake and along the Reither Landesstrae (secondary road) to Gasthof Reinache. Via the mountain classification Rerobichl to Oberndorf and through Sperten | Weitau to St. Johann. After a short stretch on the B 178 turn left for the ascent to Gasteig. The route leads onto Schwendt. After the centre of Schwendt turn left passing through Bichlach | Kranzach and onto Walchsee. In Walchsee join the bike path (near Walchsee golf club) and continue through the hamlet of Rettenschss on peaceful roads to Wildbichl (780 m). Cross

over the border to Sachrang. On a consistently downhill road you approach Aschau im Chiemgau and Bernau am Chiemsee. Head southeast through Grassau and Marquartstein on the secondary road to Schleching and then along a small mountain road to Kssen. Continue south along the secondary road. Just before Erpfendorf turn right onto the old Landesstrae (secondary road) and follow the peaceful road through Kirchdorf and onto St. Johann. Follow the Rmerweg to the finishing post at Kitzbhel. (see Kitzbhel Circuit)

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Prien a. Chiemsee 520

Alternative route
Chi em see

Bernau a. Chiemsee 544 Aschau i. Chiemgau 615 Kampenwand 1664 Schleching 567 Geigelstein 1808
Reit im Winkl 696

Marquartstein 545

14A Marquartstein via the Deutsche Alpenstrae Oberwssen Reit im Winkl Ruhpolding Weibach to Schneizlreuth through Unken Lofer Waidring and back to the start. A fantastic but very long cycle tour.

Innerwald

) ( Wildbichl 780

Rettensch Walchsee

Kssen 588
Schwendt

14 A

Za h m e r K a i s e r
Griesner Alm 1024

Unterberghorn 1773

Stop-off points : : Walchsee, Caf See la Vie : : Rustic Bavarian guesthouses in

14 A

W i l d e r K a i s e r Huber Hhe 760

the village centres of Chiemgau. Bike shops : : Pro Bike Schuster, D-83250 Marquartstein, Hochlerchstr. 2, T +49 (0) 8641 61067 : : Bike & More, Erwin Herrnecker, 6345 Kssen, Alleestr. 1, T +43 (0) 5375 20092

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Kirchdorf

Rerobichl 750

St.Johann i.Tirol 670 m

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Kitzbheler Horn )( 1996 Haslach 780

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Kitzbhel 761 m
Jochberg

923 m

Wildbichl Circuit, Tour No. 14, Wildbichl-Runde , Tour Nr. 14, Lnge 135,0 km Length 135.0 km
900 800 700 600 500 400 0 25 50 75 100 125 135 km

Schwarzsee 790 m

Huberhhe 757 m

Wildbichl 780 m Kssen 588 m

Rmerweg 810 m

St. Johann 660 m Sebi (Rettenschss) 531 m

Schleching Bernau 567 m Chiemsee 544 m

St. Johann 670 m

531 m

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The myth of the Kitzbheler Horn

Beat Breu (SUI) Route record 1981 - 2007 Wolfgang Steinmayr (AUT) Route record 1971 - 1975

Thomas Rohregger (AUT) Route record since 2007

Lucien van Impe (BEL) Route record 1975 - 1981

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Kitzbheler Horn - 22,3 %.

Mythos Kitzbheler Horn

The steepest bike mountain in Austria.

The Kitzbheler Horn is one of the most difficult ascents in international cycling comparable with Alpe dHuez!, says Tyrolean cycling legend, Georg Totschnig, on the climb to the Alpenhaus.

Every year about 10,000 hobby cyclists storm the mountain, which in Austria rivals only the Groglockner in terms of popularity. With the help of permanently installed timekeeping devices, riders can record their times on an annual ranking list as part of the Krone KitzHorn Challenge.
Facts : : 18 bends : : 875 m elevation gain : : 7.1 km route length : : 12.5 % average ascent gradient : : 22.3 % maximum ascent gradient

www.kitzhornchallenge.at

The myth of the Kitzbheler Horn.

The Kitbheler Horn became legendary in cycling during the 1970s and 1980s thanks to international mountain bike racing (Europes Greatest Hill Climb Grand Prix). In those days the Horn was considered the most difficult mountain test in Europe. Kitzbhels local mountain has been included in the Austrian cycling circuit every year since 2000.

Specifications Distance Elevation gain Number of bends Elevation gradient max. Elevation gradient average

to the Alpenhaus (1.666 m) 7.1 km 875 m 18 22,3 % 12.5 %

to the summit (1.996 m) 10.1 km 1.201 m 30 > 25 % 12.8 %

History of the route records 1971 1975 1975 1981 1981 2007 Wolfgang Steinmayr Lucien van Impe Beat Breu Thomas Rohregger AUT BEL SUI AUT 31.17 min 30.03 min 28.53 min 28.24 min

Over the decades, international greats such as Cadel Evans (AUS), Lucien van Impe (BEL), Beat Breu (SUI), Riccardo Ricco (ITA), Wolfgang Steinmayr (AUT) and Georg Totschnig (AUT) have all earned a place on the winners list. The route record-holder, Thomas Rohregger, counts the Kitzbheler Horn as one of the top 3 most difficult mountains in international cycling. Legendary Tyrolean cyclist, Wolfgang Steinmayr, also cherishes the visual charm of the Horn. There exist but very few difficult mountain routes of this kind in international professional cycling with such a spectacular setting.
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Record holders on the Horn (only international races) Beat Breu Wolfgang Steinmayr Gerhard Streit Rudolf Mitteregger Cadel Evans SUI AUT AUT AUT AUS 10 wins 5 wins 4 wins 3 wins 2 wins

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Climbing Highlights

1 Kitzbheler Horn (1,666 m) and the summit (1,996 m) Austrias steepest bike mountain, a genuine cult mountain among cyclists. Unrivalled in steepness - both in maximum (22.3 %) and average gradients (12.5 %). Only a few other mountains around the world can surpass the toughness of the Horn. 2 Groglockner (2,506 m) Both the mountain peaks and mountain passes are true emblems of Austria. Every road cyclist must ride this mountain at least once in their life. An agreeable ascent gradient of 10 %, in comparison to the Kitzbheler Horn. 3 Steinplatte (1,666 m) A serious hill-climb, resembling the Kitzbheler Horn in terms of distance and gradient. 4 Ochsalm (1,470 m) A lovely mountain road in the Kitzbhel ski region, passing wonderful mountain pastures. 5 Enzinger Boden (1,480 m) and the Tauernmoos reservoir (2,104 m) A ride into the glacial world. A secret adventure: the unkempt but secluded road to Tauernmoos! 6 Loferer Alm (1,425 m) A typical ski region access road. A tough hill climb! 7 Griesner Alm (1,024 m) A wonderfully mellow mountain road, dignified by cycle races each year. 8 Hirschbichlpass (1,183 m) An unrivalled pass with ascent gradients of up to 30 %! The Hirschbichlpass can only be ridden out of the saddle. You couldnt help but do a wheelie if you remained seated. There is nothing more to say about this pass ;-). 9 Winklmoos-Alm (1,160 m) Ski region approach road to Rosi Mittermaiers homeland. 10 Filzensattel (1,290 m) and Dientner Sattel (1,370 m) Two delightful passes at the foot of the Hochknig.

Our Top 10 Kitzbhel Climbing Highlights.

So what makes road cycling so special in Kitzbhel? It must surely be the mountain passes complimented by the countless access roads into the ski regions. This infrastructure, created primarily with the winter season in mind, gives the cycling region just the right piquancy.

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Triathlon

Facts : : Sprint distance: 750 m Swim : : 20 km Cycle : : 5 km Run : : Olympic distance: 1.5 km Swim : : 40 km Cycle : : 10 km Run

Triathlon Boom in Kitzbhel.

The ITU World Triathlon Series has been stationed in Kitzbhel for many years. The legendary sports town competes in a league made up of major cities and Olympic locations such as Sydney, London and Seoul.

Alongside professionals, around 1,000 hobby athletes from all over Europe take part in the Sprint distance (750 m swim, 20 km cycle, 5 km run) and the Olympic distance (1.5 km 40 km 10 km). The Kitzbhel Triathlon is regarded among the athletes and their entourage as the most beautiful and best competition on the tour. The natural landscape, refreshing marshland of the Schwarzsee and the magnificent running and cycling routes are all contributing factors. In 2014, the ETU Triathlon European Championships over the Olympic distance take place in Kitzbhel. Over 2,000 competitors are expected to compete.

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The Legend.

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Munich 125 km
A 12

172

Salzburg 80 km Vienna 380 km St. Johann in Tirol

Kufstein
173 178

161 178

Reith Kirchberg
170

Wrgl
A 12

Brixen

Kitzbhel

Aurach
171 161

Innsbruck 95 km Zurich 370 km Milan 480 km

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Motorway Federal Highway Railway Road number Pass

Jochberg

Lienz 88 km

The quickest way to Kitzbhel.

Location An easy day trip from Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich Altitude 800 to 2,000 metres above sea level Getting here From Innsbruck: Inntal motorway A12 to Wrgl, 30 km federal road to Kitzbhel From Germany: Inntal motorway A12 to exit Kufstein Sd (Kufstein south), 26 km along the Eiberg federal road to Kitzbhel Munich 125 km, Innsbruck 95 km, Salzburg 80 km Kitzbhel international railway station
Concept and project management: Gnther Aigner; Bike route selection: Raimund Stanger, Jrg Jaksche, Ludwig Gtzendorfer, Kurt Exenberger, Heinz Bd-Kraut, BGM Dr. Klaus Winkler, Sebastian Witzmann, Toni Ehrensperger, Dr. Christian Harisch, Gnther Aigner; Graphics: Oliver Grundbck; Photos: medialounge, Kitzbhel Tourismus und Partner, Tirol Werbung, Joe Hlzl, Bernhard Spttel, Lutz Korn; Chamois logo design: Alfons Walde 1933 | VBK Wien. All information is subject to change. Print and typing errors reserved.

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