Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kitzbühel makes a terrific base for walking in summer, with scores of well-marked trails,
including the 15km
Kaiser Trail
with superlative views of the jagged Kaisergebirge massif.
The website
www.kitzbuehel.com
has plenty of inspiration, or pick up the handy
Kitz
Mountain Guiding
booklet at the tourist office for themed walking suggestions and mini
maps.
As the trailhead for the epic 1000km, 32-stage
Bike Trail Tirol
, Kitzbühel is mountain-
biking central. Whether you want to pedal gently through the valley or rattle downhill on
the Gaisberg Trail, the tourist office's
KitzAlpBike
cycling map (€3) is an excellent refer-
ence, showing all routes in the area. Bikes are transported for free on cable cars including
Cable Car)
and
Fleckalmbahn
. These cable cars cost €16/19.20 one way/return for adults in
summer, with substantial reductions for children and youths. All are covered by ski
passes in winter
Along with these activities, Kitzbühel gets pulses racing in summer with scenic flights,
skydiving, ballooning, golf, water sports and even bungee jumping.
Element 3
( 723 01;
www.element3.at
;
Klostergasse 8; 9am-1pm & 2.30-6pm)
A ski school in winter, in sum-
mer this is a one-stop shop for adventure sports, including rafting (€65), canyoning (€60
to €70) and paragliding (€110). Mountain and electric bikes (e-bikes) are available for
hire for €25 and €35 per day.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Schwarzsee
(adult/child €4.20/1.70)
For a cool summer swim, venture 3km northwest of the centre to
Kitzbühel's natural swimming hole, the tree-flanked Schwarzsee. This lakeside lido has
open-air pools and pedalo rental.
SWIMMING
Intersport
(
www.kitzsport.at
; Jochbergerstrasse 7; 9am-12.30pm & 2-6.15pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm Sat)
Rents e-bikes
(€20 per day) that take the uphill slog out of cycling.
BICYCLE RENTAL
