The cult event in the Kitzbühel Alps in Tyrol: The St. Johanner Dumpling Festival

On the road with the two professional mountain bikers Simon Gegenheimer and Marion Fromberger from the Mountain Bike Racing Team to the start house of the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm (1,635 m). The two professional cyclists have each won an MTB World Cup and will take you on their tour today, starting from the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in St. Johann along gravel paths to Kitzbühel and then through the Legends Park. Commemorative plaques and small statues commemorate the successes of ski legends Christl Haas, Christian Pravda, Herbert Huber, and Toni Sailer. From the Hahnenkamm parking lot in Kitzbühel, the route climbs 8.43 km and has an elevation gain of 930 m. The climb is tough and requires a good level of fitness. You may have to push your mountain bike at times. The ascent to the trail takes about 2 hours. While riding up the Hahnenkamm on mountain bikes, the cyclists will finally share a few insider tips. Naming the most beautiful place for a mountain bike race isn't easy for the two of them. Over the years, Simon has traveled to destinations like South Africa, New York, and Australia. Marion, however, summarizes that Austria and southern Germany are also great places to cycle. Especially when you arrive home after all the stress of traveling and can enjoy nature alone on your bike. But racing isn't only associated with fond travel memories. Marion, for example, painfully remembers the broken chain on her mountain bike during her World Championship start last year. Arriving at the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm, the two are standing at the start of the legendary Streif, where the famous Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Race takes place annually. But today we're there with our mountain bikes and testing the flow trail from the Hahnenkamm mountain station down into the valley to the Mockingwiese. The Hahnenkamm Trail is rated S1 and is 7.2 km long with 865 meters of elevation gain. This means it's suitable not only for pros but also for beginners. You can leave the trail at any time via two drop-out points. Thanks to the well-designed route, the trail is free of many artificial elements. This ensures complete trail enjoyment. This trail should definitely be on your bucket list for your vacation in St. Johann in Tirol. Forgot your mountain bike? No problem. You can rent a mountain bike from our partners in St. Johann in the Kitzbühel Alps.

Riding the Kaiserradrunde by bike: YouTuber Marius Quast shows you the impressive gravel bike tour around the Wilder Kaiser in Tyrol, Austria. It starts in St. Johann in Tirol. Then follow 84 kilometers and approximately 700 meters of ascent. You'll pass, among other places, the Bergdoktor practice, the fortress in Kufstein, and Walchsee. You can ride the tour both clockwise and counterclockwise. And if you need some support, you can also rent an e-bike at the Explorer Hotel. Right at the beginning, you'll gain a few meters of elevation. Then follows a shady forest passage. This is a welcome change, especially on hot days. The tour continues on paved paths past vast meadows. After a 30 km ride, you'll reach the idyllic Walchsee. It is picturesquely nestled between mountains. In summer, the lake is also ideal for swimming. So be sure to pack a towel. Marius continues directly to Kufstein. It's another 20 km ride. He passes very close to the massive rock faces and eventually turns into the Inn Valley. There, the Inn River forms the border between Germany and Austria. In Kufstein, you can stop for lunch and stroll through the old town. On the way back, it starts to rain. But the landscape suddenly takes on a mystical feel. So Marius cycles through Böll, Scheffau, and Ellmau. With the Wilder Kaiser behind you, it looks truly impressive. In Ellmau, after a few meters of ascent, Marius passes the Bergdoktor practice. With a bit of luck, you might even be able to watch the filming of the famous series there. After 83 kilometers, you can end the day on the terrace of the Explorer Hotel.

Betti will take you to the KitzSki ski area in Kitzbühel and show you the cool slopes in one of Austria's best ski resorts during her piste check. After Betti has prepared your skis at the workbench in the Ski Area at the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in St. Johann, you'll head off to the ski area between the Kitzbüheler Horn and Wilder Kaiser mountains in Tyrol. The Hahnenkamm cable car takes you from Kitzbühel up to the ski area, where the start house for the famous Hahnenkamm race on the Streif awaits you at the mountain station. Here's a quick fact check on the KitzSki ski area in Tyrol: ◾ 188 kilometers of slopes ◾ 56 lifts ◾ 800 - 2000 meters of elevation ◾ Open from November to the end of April ◾ Slopes for every difficulty level ◾ Many huts & ski schools Once you arrive at Pengelstein, Betti takes the 3S cable car to the other side of the ski area to Wurzhöhe and then continues towards Breitmoos. Here, too, you can discover perfectly groomed slopes with a stunning mountain panorama. Please stay on the slopes unless you have the necessary knowledge and equipment to ski in deep snow. Breitmoos is also the end of the world's longest ski circuit, the KitzSkiWelt Tour. This is 88 km long and runs from Going to Mittersill. Finally, Betti dares to take on the Streif, where the famous Hahnenkamm race takes place. This run is 3 km long and has a gradient of up to 85%. Back at the Explorer Hotel, the lounge is the perfect place to relax and plan the next day of skiing in the surrounding Tyrolean ski resorts of Wilder Kaiser, St. Johann in Tirol, or Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

Felix takes you on a road bike tour to Lake Pillersee near Kitzbühel in Tyrol, with views of the Wilder Kaiser and Kitzbüheler Horn mountains. Today's road bike tour in Tyrol is approximately 70 km long and takes 3.5 hours, with a difference in altitude of 960 meters. After starting at the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in St. Johann, the route first passes through the town. The small market town of St. Johann, with approximately 10,000 inhabitants in the Kitzbühel region, is a great starting point for hiking or biking tours to the Wilder Kaiser or for skiing in Kitzbühel.

On her hike, Elisa will show you the Schleier Waterfalls and the Ackerlhütte at the Wilder Kaiser near St. Johann in Tirol in the Kitzbühel Alps. The hike is a moderately difficult circular hike with a length of 11.5 km and 630 meters of elevation gain. Starting at the Hüttling car park in Going, the walk takes about 4 hours. It takes about 15 minutes by car from the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel to reach this car park. Please remember to wear waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots, especially in wet weather. On her hike, Elisa will also see the Wilder Kaiser, which was developed in 1963 and is now a nature reserve. The entire area around the Schleier Waterfall near St. Johann in Tirol is also known for climbing and offers climbing enthusiasts a variety of via ferratas. After hiking along a small trail in the forest, Elisa arrives at the Schleier Waterfall near St. Johann. The trail continues along the Wilder Kaiser mountain trail to a second waterfall, the Stiegenbachfall. The hike to the waterfalls is an absolute highlight, especially in spring after the snow melts. From this point, it's only a few meters of elevation gain to the highest point of the hike, the Ackerlhütte at 1,465 m. Here, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful view of the valley and the mountain panorama, and you can also take a break and enjoy a light snack. In good weather, you can see as far as the main Alpine ridge and the Loferer Steinberge mountains. If you want to hike further, a climb to the Maukspitze or the Ackerlspitze is worthwhile. The return journey from the upper Regalm takes you along the forest path back to the Hüttling car park and the Explorer Hotel, which is the ideal starting point for hikes in the Kitzbühel region.

MTB guide Christian from "Bike Natur" takes you on the Harschbichl Trail in St. Johann in the Kitzbühel Alps. Which mountain bike trail in the Kitzbühel Alps can you recommend? Share your experiences in the comments! Summary: 00:00 Intro 00:49 On the way to the Harschbichl cable car in St. Johann 01:18 Gondola ride to the middle station 02:02 Start of the Harschbichl Trail 02:16 Facts about the trail 05:08 Conclusion on the Harschbichl Trail The Harschbichl Trail in St. Johann in the Kitzbühel Alps is approximately 4 kilometers long. You'll climb around 500 meters with 140 changes of direction, numerous turn-offs, tables, and much more. From the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in Tyrol, you'll ride your mountain bike to the Harschbichl cable car in St. Johann. After only about a 5-minute ride, you'll reach the trailhead. You can either take the road up to the mid-station or simply take the gondola. Christian takes the Harschbichl cable car and rides to the mid-station. The bike system allows him to easily transport his mountain bike up to the top. If you have any difficulties, the cable car staff will be happy to help you! The trail in Tyrol is divided into several sections and is initially marked with a difficulty level of S2, or "red." After the first few meters, Christian explains that the trail is suitable for intermediate riders with some mountain bike experience, but also for very experienced riders who prefer a faster pace. At the end of the first third, Christian reaches a forest road. There are several of these on the trail that allow you to bypass difficult sections and easily rejoin the trail later! This is an advantage in wet conditions or when you're feeling unsure! At the end of the Harschbichl Trail, with difficulty level S2, the section begins with difficulty level S1 – a slightly easier section. But the final part of the Harschbichl Trail is also quite challenging. For non-bikers, there's plenty to do here on the Harschbichlberg in Tyrol, such as a climbing forest at the mid-station. Are you already following us on all our channels? We'd love your like! ► YouTube: @ExplorerHotels ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorer_ho... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorerhotels

How to plan your mountain tour or hike properly? Get tips from your mountain guide on scheduling, equipment, tour preparation, and more in the video! First, check the weather conditions for your hike before planning your tour. What does the weather forecast say? How many participants are coming on the hike? What is the fitness level of each participant? Select a suitable destination for your hike based on the number of participants and the natural and weather conditions. Use a hiking app or map for this. After choosing your destination, it's time to plan your mountain tour. The mountain guide will give you a rule of thumb for the ascent to calculate the duration of the hike. Elevation gain and distance are crucial. The descent depends on the condition of the trail. The descent when hiking requires approximately one-third of the ascent time. Always plan with buffer time! When going on a mountain tour or hike, you should always have complete hiking gear with you: a backpack, hiking clothes, emergency equipment, a cell phone, and plenty of water. Your hiking boots should be appropriate for the hike and the activity. Hiking poles are especially useful on the descent, relieving pressure on your joints. To maintain surefootedness, don't use poles on the ascent. Finally, create a route map so you don't get lost while hiking and take the right detours. Another tip from the mountain guide: Start your hike slowly and gradually build up the pace. Don't overestimate yourself.

Skiing on the Kitzbüheler Horn: Ski instructor Flo takes you to the St. Johann in Tirol ski area and checks out the slopes! Ski instructor Flo welcomes you from the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in St. Johann in Tirol. He has stored his skis in the heated sports locker overnight. After a varied breakfast, the ski instructor prepares your skis at the workbench in the Explorer Lounge, and then your day of skiing begins. It all starts at the Harschbichl valley station. The cable car is just a few minutes' walk away, or you can take the ski bus, which departs directly from the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in St. Johann in Tirol. The Harschbichl cable car, with a view of the Wilder Kaiser, takes you up to the Harschbichl, below the Kitzbüheler Horn. Reaching an elevation of just under 1,600 meters, Flo tries out the first slope towards Eichenhof. A slope with two options for skiing: either towards the Jodlalm chairlift or down into the valley to Eichenhof. From Eichenhof, it's back up again. The ski area has 9 lifts, extends across the towns of St. Johann, Eichenhof, and Oberndorf, offers 40 kilometers of slopes, and 18 different places to stop for refreshments. The St. Johann in Tirol ski area is located on the snow-sure side of the Kitzbüheler Horn in the Kitzbühel Alps. With a stunning view of the Wilder Kaiser in the Kitzbühel Alps, Flo skis down the next slope to the Jodlalm chairlift. The Jodlalm chairlift takes you back up and they try out slope 5 to St. Johann. The ski instructor stops at the Harschbichlalm for lunch. Afterwards, you head down the red slope 6. The Penzing chairlift takes you back up. By the way, you can not only ski in the St. Johann in Tirol ski area, but also go ski touring. For this, there's the Dynafit Ski Touring Park with three signposted routes. Once at the top, Flo tests out the black piste 7. The piste is significantly steeper than the previous runs. With a view of the Wilder Kaiser, the descent continues towards Oberndorf. Flo summarizes his experience of the St. Johann in Tirol ski area. Skiing in the St. Johann ski area is ideal for families, as it has predominantly blue and red slopes. For a challenging ski experience, there's the black piste 7.

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