Grab the Kitzbühel ski resort map before you head out - it'll help you navigate the 96 runs spread across 1,200 metres of vertical between 800m and 2,000m. The trail map shows 46 beginner runs, 32 intermediates, and 18 advanced pistes, all linked by an impressive network of 12 gondolas, 28 chairlifts, and 9 drag lifts. Kitzbühel is part of the larger KitzSki area, giving you access to even more terrain once you've explored the main resort.
Download the Kitzbühel Piste Map (PDF & Image)

Best Runs in Kitzbühel
Looking at Kitzbühel's legendary terrain, here's what's worth hitting:
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Familienabfahrt (Blue): A wide, rolling cruiser from Hahnenkamm summit that's ideal for building confidence on longer runs.
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Übungshang Hahnenkamm (Blue): This gentle plateau near the top gives you space to practise turns with stunning views across the valley.
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Streif (Black): The infamous downhill race course with the terrifying Mausefalle jump and brutal Steilhang section, only open to the public when conditions allow.
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Direttissima (Black): A properly steep fall-line blast down from Hahnenkamm that'll test your edge control and nerve.
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Steinbergkogel (Red): A fast, wide piste perfect for carving big GS turns when the morning groomers have done their work.
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Pengelstein (Red): This tree-lined descent offers consistent pitch and usually holds decent snow through the afternoon.
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Hochsaukaser (Red): A cruisy red that winds through varied terrain, letting you open it up in sections whilst keeping things interesting.
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Ganslernhang (Red): Another World Cup race piste that's kept in prime condition and offers genuinely challenging turns when icy.
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Hornköpfl (Red): A brilliant intermediate run with enough gradient to pick up speed but forgiving enough to session lap after lap.
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Ki-West (Blue): This meandering blue takes you through the western sector with enough width to accommodate the ski school crowds without feeling cramped.

