Location: Pass Thurn

Pass Thurn is an Alpine pass in the Kitzbühel Alps, 1,274 meters high, connecting Pinzgau (Upper Salzach Valley) with Tyrol (Leukental) 2 . The road over Pass Thurn is part of the B161 and connects the towns of Kitzbühel and Mittersill. It is an important transport link between Tyrol and Salzburg, offering impressive views of the surrounding mountains, including the Hohe Tauern 2 5 .

Pass Thurn is also a major ski area, part of the Kitzbühel ski paradise. There are several chairlifts and ski lifts at the pass, including the Resterhöhe chairlift, which starts directly from Pass Thurn, and the Kitzbüheler Alpen Panoramabahn, which connects Hollersbach with the Pass Thurn ski area 1 2 8 . A special highlight is the Pass Thurn Snowpark, a freestyle hotspot with kickers, boxes, rails, and other obstacles for snowboarders and freeskiers 6 8 .

The Pass Thurn is also a popular starting point for hikes and nature experiences in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Pass Thurn holiday hotel is located directly on the pass road and offers access to the ski slopes, hiking trails, and Nature Region 3 .

In summary:

• Location: 1,274 m altitude in the Kitzbühel Alps, connects Kitzbühel (Tyrol) and Mittersill (Salzburger Land) 2 5

• Traffic: Important connection B161, well developed, with panoramic views 2 5

• Ski area: Part of Kitzbühel-Kirchberg, with chairlifts, panorama cable car and snow park 1 2 6 8

• Leisure: Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, Hohe Tauern National Park 3 6 8

• Accommodation: Holiday Hotel Pass Thurn directly at the Pass 3

The Thurn Pass is therefore both an important transport link and an attractive leisure and winter sports area in the Austrian Alps.