Reith near Kitzbühel – Experience the wonders of Tyrol nature: Excursions, sightseeing, hikes

Imagine a broad valley teeming with natural beauty in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps: Fresh air, clean water, green meadows, quiet woods, medicinal plants along the footpath, clean brooks and pristine lakes. Unlimited winter recreational opportunities on nearby cross-country trails, ski slopes and snow-shoeing trails.

The delightful village of Reith with its idyllic setting is a favourite year-round destination for tranquil, relaxing holidays. Kitzbuehel is close by with its many holiday facilities.

During the summer, the natural world is unparalleled in its beauty: scenic nature walks along well-marked trails, swimming in the pristine lakes of Schwarzsee, Gieringer Weiher and Vogelsberger Weiher, as well as recreational activities such as biking, horse-back riding, and much more.

Reith is also an attractive winter resort offering lots of opportunities for cross-country skiing, walks along stunning winter trails and easy bus connections to the nearby ski resort of Kitzbuehel. The local ski school offers beginners a chance to learn on a nearby training slope.

KitzbÜhel

Kitzbuehel, just 5 km away from Reith, has a picturesque pedestrian quarter, indoor swimming pool with mud-wrap and massage facilities as well as boutiques of international reputation.

The town was founded in the 12th century, flourished during the age of silver mining, and in the last hundred years has transformed itself into one of the best-known winter sports resorts in the world because it is easy to reach, well-maintained, cosmopolitan and never boring.

This popular tourist destination is an interesting blend of new and old, offering all the trappings of a modern life style in a traditional Tyrolean village.

www.kitzbuehel.com

Schwarzsee, Gieringer Weiher, Vogelsberger Weiher

Glorious lakes amidst unspoilt marshland provide an idyllic setting for swimming and long nature walks.

The Kitzbuehel/Reith/Aurach region offers many well-marked and maintained hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. In all, the region boasts over 300 km of marked trails.

You can find hiking maps and get further information in the Retreat House.

SCHWARZSEE

The beautiful Kitzbühel Schwarzsee lake (about 3 km away) is a protected landmark and popular destination for swimmers: The idyllic lake (about 15 ha large and 7 m deep) is one of the warmest and most beautiful lakes in the Alps. Rich in moorland vegetation, the water is said to have strong healing powers. Row across the lake and enjoy the splendid view. From here there is an easy hike through rolling hills to Hasenberger, Vogelsberger and Gieringer ponds.

Aquarena Swim Centre and Spa in Kitzbühel

This centre features a 25 m indoor swimming pool, an area with a waterfall, floor jets, massage jets and whirling currents, as well as two giant slides and a toddlers' pool with slide. It also has an excellent mud-wrap and massage department.

www.bergbahn-kitzbuehel.at/en

HIKING IN THE KITZBÜHEL ALPS

The Kitzbühel region is tops among sports enthusiasts year round, and in the summertime it is a veritable paradise for hikers. With 500 kilometres of marked trails, you‘ll surely find your favourite hike. It‘s a great way to get an impression of the country and its people.
www.kitzbuehel.com

CROSS-COUNTRY AND DOWNHILL SKIING

The Kitzbühel ski region, with its 170 km of slopes and
33 km of ski trails, is undoubtedly one of the most popular ski resorts in the world. In addition to the most daunting ski-run in the world, the „Streif“, the gentle grass-covered mountains of the Kitzbühel Alps offer ample room for carving. Over 500 km of ideally prepared trails are ready for traditional cross-country skiers and skating fans. A lighted night-time cross-country ski trail and the high-altitude cross-country trail on the Kitzbühel Horn round out the offerings. The beginners ski lift in Reith and all cross-country ski trails in Kitzbühel are free of charge.

www.kitzbuehel.com

KitzbÜheler Horn

Kitzbuehel’s local mountain is called the Kitzbuehler Horn. You can take the cable railway to the 2000 m summit.
Once there, be sure to visit the Flower Garden of the Alps.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about the native mountain flora. Between the summit and the Alpenhaus railway station at 1670 m, enjoy the colourful flowers and breathtaking panoramic views of the Kitzbuehel Alps, the Tauern and Loferer Steinberge mountain ranges. Free admission!

www.kitzbueheler-horn.com

Hahnenkamm

Once a year, its magnificent slopes become the venue of the famous Hahnenkamm ski race. The summit can be reached with the Hahnenkamm railway, which was built in 1929 and modernised in 1996. Non-skiers can enjoy the gorgeous view walking along the winter hiking trail to the Hochbrunn guest house. Night-time Gondola ride every Friday night.

http://www.kitzbuehel.com/english.as

Wild Kaiser Nature Reserve

One of the most beautiful hiking areas in the Tyrolean lowlands.
At the foot of the majestic Kaiser mountain range are countless easy hikes: over rolling hills, through lovely valleys and along pristine lakes.
More experienced hikers can ascend to one of the Kaiser summits.

Bichlalm

Natural slopes, sunny panoramic views and a winter wonderland away from the ski trails at 1600 m.

Wildpark Aurach Zoo

About 200 different kinds of animals live at 1100 m above sea level in Tyrol's largest outdoor enclosure covering 40 ha. The petting zoo is a favourite of children. Feeding times daily at 2:30 pm (except from mid-September through mid-November). Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Closed from 10.11 to 23.12.

Kufstein

Take a stroll through the medieval centre of this fortressed city near the Kaiser mountains. Kufstein offers numerous hiking and recreational activities, as well as a host of events:
courtyard and open-airconcerts, theatre, the Kufstein medieval festival, the traditional Kaiser festival in June, and the colourful procession of farm animals from theirsummer grazing fields to theirwinter lodgings in September. www.tourismus-tirol.com/kufstein

www.tourismus-tirol.com/kufstein

Salzburg

Wandering through the many tiny streets of Mozart's birthplace – named a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1997 – you'll see all manner of architectural styles: medieval, Romantic, Renaissance, Baroque as well as the noble Classicist style favoured by the monarchy. Some of the must-see attractions include the Salzburg Cathedral, the 900-year-old Hohensalzburg fortress overlooking the city, the Residenz, the festival district with both large and small festival halls, and the Felsen Riding School. A lively city abustle with culture and commerce awaits you.

www.salzburg.info

www.stadt-salzburg.at

Innsbruck - THE ALPINE CAPITAL

The capital of Tyrol lies in the heart of the Alps. The bustling centre with its university and conference venues is surrounded on all sides with spectacular mountain scenery. Innsbruck is known as the “treasure trove of the Alps”. It twice hosted the Olympic Winter Games (1964 and 1976) and offers a variety of winter and summer recreational opportunities in the surrounding mountains. The 800-year-old city has a rich cultural history and many art treasures: it is famous for its Golden Roof, the Black Knights, the Hofburg castle and the Schloss Ambras palace. www.innsbruck.at

Krimml Waterfalls

The highest waterfalls in Europe. The 4 km trail to the waterfalls has many scenic overlooks to view the falls close up. The uppermost waterfall (Achenfall) can be reached in an hour’s hike.
Open from mid-April through October.

www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at

WasserWunderWelt Krimml

A theme park dedicated to water in its myriad forms is located at the gateway to the Krimmler Waterfalls.

www.krimml.at/en

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

A water-spewing giant which draws the viewer magically inside has fascinated some 7 million visitors to date. The Swarovski Crystal Worlds (77 km away) was opened in 1995 by André Heller on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Swarovski firm.
www.swarovski.com/kristallwelten

Zeiss Planetarium Schwaz

Learn about the solar system while sitting in an air-conditioned auditorium beneath an 8 m high dome. The planetarium offers a variety of programmes (only in german) that everyone can understand.
There's also a children's programme for kids aged 4 to 9.
www.planetarium-schwaz.at

Grossglockner

The Grossglocker High Alpine Road (about 70 km away) has drawn 50 million visitors to its incomparable vistas since 1935. The most famous alpine road ends at the jewels of the Hohe Tauern National Park: Austria‘s highest mountain and largest glacier: the Grossglockner (3,798 m) and the Pasterze. www.grossglockner.at