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The Streif – Hahnenkamm Downhill

Destinations

Where Legends Are Forged and Adrenaline Soars

Carved into the Hahnenkamm mountain, The Streif is the ultimate proving ground in alpine skiing. With its gravity-defying sections and sheer vertical drops, it’s a course that commands both awe and reverence. Visiting outside race weekend? Ski it and feel the adrenaline in your own legs.

The Streif is the most spectacular downhill ski race track in the world. It brings the best skiers from every corner of the world together in an almost gladiator style fight for the honour of victory on the Streif.

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The Streif in Kitzbühel is not just a ski run; it’s a rite of passage for ski racing legends. This world-famous downhill course on the Hahnenkamm is celebrated for its jaw-dropping steepness, sharp turns, and the sheer audacity it demands from racers. If you’re visiting outside of race day, take a guided hike along the Streif to experience its legendary sections like the Mausefalle and the Hausbergkante up close. For a truly insider experience, visit the Kitzbühel Ski Museum to see relics and stories from decades of Hahnenkamm races and meet locals who share tales of when the best skiers in the world dared to conquer their backyard.

Not just a race—The Streif is Kitzbühel’s living legend.
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