Hintertux Glacier vs Kitzbühel Alps

Hintertux Glacier (Tyrol) and Kitzbühel Alps (Tyrol) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHintertux GlacierKitzbühel Alps
Vertical drop5,728 ft (1,746 m)4,035 ft (1,230 m)
Summit elevation10,646 ft6,539 ft
Base elevation4,921 ft2,500 ft
Lifts2263
Runs89233
Beginner terrain48%52%
Intermediate terrain46%33%
Expert terrain6%15%
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Hintertux Glacier has the bigger vertical (5,728 ft vs 4,035 ft); Kitzbühel Alps has more runs (233 vs 89); Kitzbühel Alps skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hintertux GlacierNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Kitzbühel AlpsIkon Pass: 7 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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