Winter vacation in Kirchberg in Tirol. Skiing and snowboarding: lifts, pistes and ski-passes

The skiing area Kitzbühel - Kirchberg is considered as a coherent whole. Guests of one of the resorts have an access to all ski routes and entertainment centers of the region. The difference in elevation in the resort area is almost 1 074 m. In total, tourists can try more than 145 m of routes of different levels. Despite the fact that there are no “green” ski runs in the resort area, “blue” runs will perfectly suit beginners and more than 20 km of “black” routes will be suitable for experienced sportsmen. The vast skiing area is served by 55 lifts, including chair and rope tow ones. Also, 8 railways and the gondola lift work at the resort for vacationers’ convenience.

The liveliest and most crowded district of the resort area is Hahnenkamm. Here you can find ski routes of the medium level, the most interesting and most attractive of which is Streif-Familienabfahrt. The well-illuminated route Jochberg-Wagstaettlift will perfectly suit sportsmen who prefer skiing in the evening. The longest ski run of the resort area Kitzbühel – Kirchberg is Pengelstein Sud, the total length of which is 6.8 km. Sportsmen who have already mastered the skiing can evaluate all advantages of this route. Experienced skiers should pay their attention to the “black” route Schwarzkogel that is considered as the most difficult in the region. Its total length is almost 3.5 km and the difference in elevation is 970 km.

Cross-country skiing fans will not have to waste their time on choosing the most suitable place for leisure, as they can try almost 120 km of first-class routes. Most of them run along picturesque forests, so positive emotions from skiing are guaranteed. The longest route for cross-country skiing is Kitzbuehel — Aurach that has a total length of 14 km and suits novice skiers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

At the resort, there are amazing conditions for snowboarders who have long set their hearts on the Kitzbuheler Horn district. Exactly here you can find a large fan park with many training areas and an upscale half-pipe. Besides, snowboard fans have an access to several marvelous routes. The main peculiarity of the area attracting snowboarders from all over the world is the natural half-pipe. Professionals state that training here strikingly differs from sessions on artificial constructions.

The vacationers can choose from several types of ski-passes, the exact price of which depends on the season. During the popular season, the price of the one-day ticket for an adult is almost €47. There is a 25% discount for teenagers, and the youngest travelers gain a 50% discount. Vacationers who want to save some money are better to purchase a ski-pass for several days. In the popular season, the price of such ticket for an adult for 6 and 13 days is €233 and €381 respectively.

In addition to magnificent routes and fan parks, Kirchberg guests can visit many different entertainment centers and recreation venues. In the town, there is one of the most popular national restaurants in the region, Pfeffermühle. You can try special pizza and substantial meat dishes here. One of the most attractive restaurants of the Tyrolean cuisine is Kupferstuben. The incomparable atmosphere of the past is among its peculiarities. With younger tourists is popular The London Pub having a cheerful and lively atmosphere.