3.3 km away
Kitzbühler Horn Summit
Climb to the top of the Kitzbühl local's favourite mountain!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Hornköpfl Lake Loop
Kitzbühel
Kitzbüheler Horn
A short and pretty circular hike on the Kitzbühler Horn.
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 155 m
- Descent
- 155 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 7˚
Ride the Hornbahn 1 and 2 from Kitzbühel. Beginning at the Alpenhaus, climb gently up to the Hörnkopfl lake. Walk around the lake in an anti-clockwise direction and then begin to climb up to the top of the Hörnkopfl (1773m). Just before you reach the summit you will pass the charming Hörnkopflhütte, where you can try traditional Austrian food, beer, and wine.
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Description
Just after the summit of the Hörnkopfl, you begin to descend back to the upper station of the Hornbahn 2, where you are presented with more opportunities to stop for a hearty meal or a sweet treat!
The short distance of this hike and its multiple opportunities to stop for food and shelter make it a great option for a young family.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Family friendly
Similar routes nearby
3.3 km away
Kitzbühel to Schwarzsee
A very pleasant family-friendly walk to Kitzbühel’s favourite nearby lake.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 167 m
- Descent
- 166 m
4 km away
Hahnenkamm Summit
A fantastic ascent and descent of Kitzbühel’s famous Hahnenkamm mountain.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 899 m
- Descent
- 900 m
6.4 km away
Hahnennkamm Loop
A fantastic high alpine family-friendly hike.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 778 m
- Descent
- 777 m
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Guidebooks in this area
4 routes · Hiking
Discover Locals’ Favorite Hikes in Kitzbühel
3 routes · Hiking
Hikes for Kids in Kitzbühel
8 routes · Hiking
Hike the Famous Summits of the Kitzbühel Alps
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