Kitzbüheler Horn from Kitzbühel
- 12 km
- 1,234 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,234 m
- 12 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a short but very steep climb with over 1200 m of ascent in 12.4 km.
12.4 km climb to Kitzbüheler Horn from Kitzbühel, Austria, gaining 1234 m.
Starting in Kitzbühel at 731 m, the route heads out past Lebenberg at 0.9 km, Achrain at 1.6 km, and Grub at 2.4 km. The climb begins around 2.2 km, rising steadily for 10.2 km with an average gradient of 12.1%, reaching a maximum of 16.9%. The ascent gains 1233 m to a height of 1966 m at the Kitzbüheler Horn summit. The entire route is paved. It consists mainly of minor roads (76%), with short sections on quiet streets (12%) and main roads (11%), including a seven-kilometre ride on Panoramastraße Kitzbüheler Horn. The main roads section has no cycle lane. The climbing profile is tough with 82% of the distance uphill, including over 8.7 km at more than 10% gradient. The descent is short, at 1.3 km.
Highlights
- Kitzbüheler Horn summit at 1966 m
- Peak Hornköpfl nearby at 1773 m
- 7 km on Panoramastraße Kitzbüheler Horn
- Steep average gradient of 12.1% for 10.2 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitzbüheler Horn | 2.2 km | 10.2 km | 1233 m | 12.1 % | 16.9 % | 1966 m |
Kitzbüheler Horn · starts at 2.2 km
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 53 min
- May to Oct — daily highs of 16–23 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 8.6 km without café, shop or water from km 1.4 to 10
- 1.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
- Sustained steep gradients over 10% for 8.7 km