Dog-friendly holiday in Austria Kitzbühel
In the breathtaking Kitzbühel mountains, holidays are spent where they belong – outdoors. On forest paths, across meadows that clear your mind, in moments when you pause to savour life's beauty. At HENRI Kitzbühel, you and your four-legged companion will discover the perfect holiday: morning rambles through fresh air, peaceful afternoons exploring Alpine peaks, tranquil evenings unwinding. No rigid itinerary. Just the contentment of being in the right place.
Walks & Hikes in Kitzbühel
Meadows, streams, mountains and picturesque landscapes as far as you can see. Most trails around Kitzbühel are dog-friendly, depending on your dog's fitness level.
Watch out for grazing cattle and winter sports enthusiasts on the slopes. To keep everyone safe, many areas require dogs to remain on a leash.
Quick Stroll or Scenic Adventure?
Here are several beautiful trails to get you started in Kitzbühel and beyond.
- Hike Around Schwarzsee Lake
Picturesque round trip around Schwarzsee with breathtaking views of the Hahnenkamm, Kitzbühel and the Kaiser mountains. Car parks sit right by the lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 4.53 km
Difficulty: Easy
- Up to Hornköpflsee Lake
Take the Hornbahn I and Horn-Gipfelbahn cable cars from Kitzbühel to the mountain station. After roughly 15 minutes you'll reach an Alpine flower garden – a stunning showcase of Tyrolean mountain flora. Continue towards Hornköpfl, where the Hornköpflhütte and Hornköpflsee lake with its Kneipp facilities are worth the visit before hiking back to the Alpenhaus and descending via cable car.
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 3.2 km
Difficulty: Easy
- Bichlach – Pond Paradise
This round trip in Reith near Kitzbühel in Tyrol is a rare natural gem, crossing three ponds: Gierig, Vogelsberger and Hasenberger Weiher.
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 9.2 km
Difficulty: Easy
Even More Wonderful Dog-friendly Spots
Dog meadow & bathing facilities
Near Schwarzsee lake, within a fenced 3,200 m² dog meadow, your dog can roam freely without restriction. Use is complimentary. In summer, the nearby Gieringer Weiher pond is perfect for a refreshing swim with your dog. Car parking is available at the meadow.
Additional swimming options:
- Pillersee in St. Ulrich am Pillersee (approximately 40 minutes' drive)
- Walchsee (dogs welcome on the eastern shore; dedicated dog swimming area; approximately 40 minutes' drive)
Looking for Dog Food? Local supermarkets (SPAR, Billa and M-Preis) stock everything your dog needs. There's a Fressnapf branch in St. Johann/Tyrol (9 km away).
