Paragliding above the Streif in Austria. Photo: Marcus King
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Destination: The Streif, Kitzbühel, Austria

Hike-and-fly the legendary downhill ski run on the Hahnenkamm

21 April, 2025, by Ed Ewing

If you’re not racing then you can take your time. The Streif in Kitzbühel, Austria is a legendary downhill ski run on the Hahnenkamm, a 1,712m hill directly southwest of the town. It is the start of this year’s Red Bull X-Alps but it is true holy ground for ski racers – they have been racing here since 1931 and it...

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