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Dear friends!
My name is “Gerli,“ the little chamois ...
Experience the magic
of the Alpine Ski World Cup!
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Somehow, the conversation in Kitzbühel always revolves around
the Streif, a super difficult racing piste. If you love skiing, I’m sure
you’ve heard of it! In winter, skiing stars from far and wide gather
to see who can zip down the 3,312 m into the valley the fastest.
I‘ve often stopped to admire them as they descend 860 meters of
altitude in no time! It‘s really exciting to see who finds the best
line. Fritz ‘The Cat’ Strobl is the fastest so far at 1:51:18. Not bad,
but I think I can beat that
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... and I’m truly at home in the mountains of Kitzbühel. I love nothing
more than to frolic in the lush grass-covered mountains and to have
many fun adventures in nature. Whether in summer or in winter,
there‘s always something exciting going on. This is especially true at
the Hahnenkamm, my absolute favourite mountain. From way up
high, the views of Kitzbühel are hard to top!
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From the perspective of a small mountain chamois, however, the
Streif racing piste is actually much cooler in summer. I enjoy
romping in the lush meadows, though quite honestly it can
sometimes be a bit exhausting too. Phew! You really have to be
in good shape! Speaking of being in good shape: sometimes I
dream of being a real ski star and experiencing the thrill of the
Alpine Ski World Cup up close and personal!
The Sommererlebnis Streif, featuring all-new activity stations,
allows me to get in shape for the wintertime. In fact, I can’t think
of a better place for a great workout. This exciting journey,
which highlights the world-famous Streif racing piste,
begins directly behind the legendary Starthaus. Anyway,
let’s get going! There’s so much to explore and it’s the ideal
activity for the entire family!
Here we go!
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Starthaus
“No starting area is as thoroughly silent as the one at
the Streif.“ (Dr. Michael Huber, KSC President)
Did you know that ...
... ski racers fly 80
meters in the air at
the first jump?
This task requires calm and my full concentration. I
proceed forward across a thin slack line towards the
starting line of the Streif but along the way my legs
begin to shake. Just a bit farther… I’ve almost made it to
the world-famous Starthaus. One last stretch over the
green climbing net and I’ll have made it: the entrance
to the Starthaus. Yahoo! Once up top, I feel the rush of
excitement as everything becomes quiet. The
Sommererlebnis Streif stretches out before me.
3-2-1 go! With a whoosh I descend down the grey tube
slide. Who knows, maybe I set a new starting record
?!?!?!?
Mausefalle
Ski racers must first overcome the Streif
racing piste’s steepest section right at
the very beginning: the Mausefalle
boasts a formidable 85% gradient!
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Did you know that ...
... during the legendary
Hahnenkamm race,
racers on the Streif cover
the first 160 m in just 8.5
seconds?!
The Mausefalle awaits skiers just beyond the start. I haven‘t
seen a mouse yet, but it sure does look tricky! The slope
demands proper body control and the right technique: To
master the obstacles ahead, every muscle must do its part.
This is where good training pays off. But it‘s worth it. Pausing
for a breather in mid air, I take a moment to enjoy the
breathtaking panorama. Before me I can make out my
favourite swimming spot in summer time, the Schwarzsee
lake. But this course demands full concentration to reach the
next stage: the wobbly steps! There’s no time dawdle as
every second counts!
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Did you know that ...
... racers are subjected to
centrifugal forces of up to 3.1
Gs on the Karusell curve?
These are the same forces
that astronauts feel when
they launch into space on a
rocket!
Karusell
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Steilhang
The Steilhang is the iciest and most
challenging section of the Streif. Racers
have to count on sharp ski edges to make
it down this steep slope!
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The Karusell entrance is a key point in which
the margin between victory and defeat is thin!
After all, racers can only see their exact landing
point while in mid air.
The Karusell demands both skill and strength from
competitors. In fact, it‘s not uncommon that in the
Karusell the decision falls who wins and who loses on
the Streif racing piste. Someday, maybe not this year,
I want to read my name, Gerli, on the winner‘s board
in the Legends Park. So I muster all my courage to
balance on the thin wire rope, like a small circus
chamois balancing high above. Carefully, one foot in
front of the other so as not to lose my balance, I
proceed to the end of the rope and reach up to grab
the colourful climbing grips on the rock face. For the
small downhill climbing course, I once again gather
all my strength with one goal in mind: reaching the
ground safely. Hooray! I did it! I completed the Karusell!
Did you know that ...
... the Steilhang is covered in
ice in winter? Ski edges have
to be ground to an 85° angle
so that the skiers can hold
the line as they zip downhill.
The time has come once again to muster all of my
courage. The Steilhang, icy in winter and really steep
in summer, spreads forth before me. Surefootedness
and a firm grip allow me to climb into the oversized
red climbing net. It‘s a bit shaky, but here I benefit from
my mountaineering experience - I’m sure you’ll make
it too! Once up top, I allow my gaze to wander over the
surrounding mountains. I’m proud to call Kitzbühel
my home.
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Sommererlebnis Streif
Experience the magic of the Alpine Ski World Cup!
9 activity stations | Length: 2 km | 100 meters altitude difference
STARTHAUS MAUSEFALLE KARUSSELL STEILHANG BRÜCKENSCHUSS SEIDLALMSPRUNG HAUSBERGKANTE TRAVERSE ZIELSPRUNG
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Children activities
in the region
Even though the Hahnenkamm is my
local mountain, I still head over to the
Kitzbüheler Horn every once in a while.
The kids Klettersteig and the Kletterwiese
are especially good places to follow
my passion for climbing. If I still have
some strength left, I usually visit the Karst
weg Trail. This is an awesome place to
learn more about the history of the earth
long before even the dinosaurs roamed.
Back down in the valley, I like to visit my
friends in the Wildpark Aurach Wildlife
Park. In addition to local colleagues like
deer, goat or ibex, there are also some exotic
new friends to meet here as well.
Oh and did I mention the Sintersbach waterfall
with the legendary Drachensteig
trail yet? This is one of my favourite places
because if you listen carefully, sometimes
you can even hear the roar of dragons!
Another can’t miss highlight
is the Gieringer Weiher
pond at sunset. This is a
good place to look for fireflies
in summertime.
Kitzbühel
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Kids’ Klettersteig and Kids‘
Kletterwiese
The climbing adventure for the
whole family on the
Kitzbüheler Horn!
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Karstweg on the Kitzbüheler
Horn
Fascinating glimpses of the
earth‘s history at a time long
before the dinosaurs.
Reith
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Erlebniscamp+
Children aged from 4 to 15 can
enjoy an unforgettable day
outdoors, with plenty of
exercise and sports activities.
Aurach
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Wildpark Aurach
Get up close and personal with
local as well as exotic wildlife
and feed your favourite
animals in the petting zoo.
Jochberg
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Sintersbach Waterfall
Hike with dragons. Discover
the mythical legend of the
dragon along the hiking trail..
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Did you know that ...
... the 7 metres wide
Brückenschuss is the
narrowest section of
the entire downhill
race?
Brückenschuss
The Brückenschuss demands fast skis and
good physical condition in order to hold a
constant speed. Tucking down low into a
squat is key.
There’s hardly time to catch my breath. The next station is just around
the corner: this is the notorious Brückenschuss section. This is no
place to lose your concentration as you approach the narrow
suspension bridge. It’s best to stay relaxed. Admittedly, I am a bit
afraid but skiing stars have to be brave so I venture onto the bridge.
Gosh, you sure do need good balance here, not unlike the coordination
demanded of skiers at the Brückenschuss. „Just don‘t look down,“ I
repeat to myself as I glide elegantly across just like a real ski racer.
Even as the bridge begins to wobble, I keep my balance and make it to
the other side! It’s not easy being a skiing star in summer!
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Seidlalmsprung
Did you know that...
... the concept for the
Alpine Ski World Cup
was first hatched here
at the Seidlalm Alpine
hut in Kitzbühel in
1966?
Hausbergkante
This is perhaps the most important and probably
most spectacular jump of the whole race! The
slightest miscalculation could really cost you as
the distance to the safety nets is really quite short.
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The Seidlalmsprung jump is the midway
point of the race piste.
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Not a moment after catching my breath the next
challenge awaits. Already from a distance I can see
the huge arch that opens on the horizon. I can feel
the excitement growing as I proceed ahead
undaunted.
We’re nearly halfway now and this is my favourite station of all. I’ve been
saving all my strength for the Seidlalmsprung. At the climbing station there is
a giant swing. In preparation for the big jump, I first hop around a bit on the
trampoline. After so much action I relax a little in one of the wooden hammocks.
But not for long: I’ m here to play after all. Oh and have I mentioned one of the
best parts?
The giant water fountain is ideal on very hot
summer days to cool off and splash around in
the water. Not to mention how nice the
surrounding green Alpine pastures are. I love
to enjoy the beautiful nature here. Who knows,
maybe I‘ll discover a little butterfly before I
move on to the next adventure?
Did you know that ...
... the Hausbergkante jump
and its sharp left turn is one
of the Streif racing piste’s
most spectacular sections?
This is the section where the
almost 50,000 spectators can
see the racers the first time
live!
To my great excitement, I spy a huge swing in the
middle of the grey arch of the Hausbergkante. Full of
energy, I begin to kick and tuck my legs to build up
momentum. Faster, faster, faster! This must be what it
feels like to fly! But don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to
be an eagle, I want to be a skiing star.
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Did you know that ...
... the traverse is one of the
roughest parts of the race?
The key is to stay high and
tight to take speed into the
Zielsprung jump to the
finish line.
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Traverse
The ‘line’ skiers decide to take in the
traverse can often be the margin
between winning and losing. You
have to maintain speed and stay the
course. This is where rubber meets
the road!
Did you know that ...
... Kristian Ghedina‘s famed
straddle jump over the
Zielsprung at 150 km/h is the
stuff legends are made of?
Zielsprung
I tell you what: the Traverse is no joke! Fully
concentrated on the task ahead, I swing forward into
the wobbly climbing net. I really have to tense my
tired muscles to keep up my speed - not unlike the
real traverse, there are more than a few tricky
obstacles ahead and there’s no time to catch my
breath. I can hear the roar of the crowd at the finish
line. One foot in front of the other, I keep my speed and
my balance steady. Every second counts if you want to
stand atop the winner‘s podium and hold the golden
chamois trophy aloft!
Shooting forth at an incredible 150 km/h, racers fly
towards the finish line. Michael Walchofer’s 156 km/h
record speed is the fastest to date.
Now I‘ve finally made it! The flags at the finish
are in front of me and the audience spurns me
forward as a cheer erupts from the stands. I tuck
down into a squat and accelerate towards the
Zielsprung. One last adrenaline rush carries me
through the red tubes to the finish line. A quick
look at my official time: Have I set a new record?
After all, everyone who conquers the Streif in
winter or in summer is a winner. Having
exercised my muscles, I feel ready for the
upcoming ski season.
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Mit Unterstützung von Bund, Land und Europäischer Union
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Crossword puzzles
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Find out the right key
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„Gerli“ the cuddly toy!
Visit my friends at our
KitzShop in town, at
Hinterstadt 18.
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1. What is Gerli‘s favourite lake called?
2. What kind of animal is Gerli?
3. The Steilhang is the … station of the
Sommererlebnis Streif.
4. On one section of the slope, skiers travel at 150 km/h.
Which section is this?
5. How many stations are there along the summer experience?
6. What does Gerli want to be when she grows up?
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