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Kitzbühel Part 3

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The Hahnenkamm is a mountain rising to 1712 metres (5616 ft) above sea level and forms part of the ski resort of Kitzbühel The most famous slope on the Hahnenkamm is the Streif, regarded as the most demanding racing slope in the Alpine Skiing World Cup.

The Hahnenkammrennen is an annual race held since 1931 and has been part of the men's alpine skiing World Cup since its inception in 1967. The 67th Hahnenkamm race was held on January 26-28, 2007.

Traditionally, the winner of the Hahnenkamm race was determined by the combined results of the downhill and slalom competitions; today, the man most likely to be referred to as Hahnenkammsieger (champion) is the winner of the downhill.

The cable car terminal is in the centre of town close to the railway station. The single cable stretches over the outskirts of the town and the nearby snow clad fir forest.

Extensive views fom the summit include the valley containing the small town of Kirchberg (right and below)

The summit complex includes a shop and restaurant (right)

An enjoyable lunch at the summit restaurant and then a descent by cable car to the the town.

Following the visit to Kitzbüel we return to our hotel in Fieberbrunn for the remaining events to be held on Christmas Eve. The details of our Chrismas Day excursion to Rattenburg begin on the next page.