Streif Hike

After ascending with the Hahnenkammbahn cable car, follow the signs that will guide you to the Starthaus, the actual start of the Streif hike. From here, it’s just 3,312 m to the finish line! After passing the Startschuss, adventurous hikers can continues to the world-famous Mausefalle. With an 85% incline, this is the steepest part of the race course! Those who have not yet had enough of the dizzying heights can descend to the next station on the Steilhang. This passage is the iciest section in winter. This is followed by the flattest section and the longest area for gliding - the Gschöss. Typically, racers here hit a speed of about 90 km/h.

The Alte Schneise now comes into view. As the most uneven part of the course, competitors are faced with the challenge of rapid changes in terrain and light conditions. From here it is about 526 metres of altitude difference to the finish and it is not far to Seidlalm. This is where the idea for the World Cup was born in 1966. Those who want to rest a little longer can continue hiking to the Seidlalm See lake, a reservoir for artificial snowmaking.

At the end of the Streif hiking trail, hikers must still overcome the Lärchenschuss, the Hausberg and the Zielschuss sections. The Hausberg is described by many experts as the most breathtaking section. It also takes both man and ski equipment to the limits. At the Zielschuss, racers reach speeds of up to 140 km/h.