The Kitzbüheler Horn usually only attracts a lot of attention due to its striking shape with the antenna visible from afar, which makes the 2000-metre-high mountain appear a few meters higher. Skiers in the Gamsstadt concentrate entirely on the Hahnenkamm, which is a real stroke of luck for freeriders. Because as long as the piste fanatics are shredding down the slopes on the Hahnenkamm, there is an almost relaxed calm on the Horn.
It's best to change to the summit lift at the middle station. From the summit, you can already see that a variety of runs are possible on the Horn, even without hiking. With its epic width, the face next to the Raintal chairlift offers a wide variety of lines for pleasure riders and pros alike. Those who like to feel some air under their skis will be able to let off steam on the countless cliffs of all sizes.
On sunny days, when the snow has slowly melted, it's best to take the Hornköpfl lift. The different variants through the sparse forest in Raintal are only rarely visited by the sun, so that powder can still be found here a few days after the last snowfall.
The north side of the Hoferschneit down to the Harschbichl ski area above St. Johann is also powdery until spring. Depending on the snow conditions, you can ski down steep gullies or enjoy a high-speed run in moderate terrain. You can return either with a nine-minute train ride or with skins.
The most enjoyable descent leads from the Horn down into the Fieberbrunnen Valley. The 1400 vertical meters down to the main road that connects St. Johann and Fieberbrunn do not present a major technical challenge, but guarantee plenty of first tracks on untracked alpine meadows. But what else do I say, just take a look for yourself and you'll know what I mean.
Text: Martin Hesse
