The Hahnenkamm — cock's comb — is the mountain southwest of Kitzbühel that rises to 1,712 metres and hosts the annual Hahnenkamm Races every January. The mountain is accessible by the Hahnenkammbahn cable car from the edge of the medieval town, and in ski season it is the gateway to the Kitzbühel Ski Circus — 220 km of runs shared with the neighbouring valley of Kirchberg.
In summer the Hahnenkamm is hiking country: trails lead along the ridgeline and down into the valley, with views back over the compact medieval grid of the town and east towards the higher Kitzbüheler Horn. The mountain restaurant at the top is open year-round. For non-skiers during race week in January, standing at the finish area and watching the racers finish the Streif at full speed is an experience worth arranging a visit around.