High above Zell am See
Discover the sights while flying
Tandem paragliding in Zell am See is really a very special experience during a holiday in Zell am See. Anyone who has flown with us once will understand our enthusiasm for this flying sport. Silently and almost weightlessly, you glide through the air. Like a silent observer or a bird, you experience landscapes and Sights from above. On the way from the summit to the valley we see the various highlights of Zell am See.
The Schmittenhöhe
The Schmittenhöhe is Starting point of our little journey and the ideal starting point for short or long flights over our region. It is not without reason that the popular local mountain of Zell is very well known among the paragliding and hang-gliding scene.
Here you will find take-off points in almost all wind directions and good thermal conditions as well as many landing options for longer distance flights, which is particularly interesting for those new to flying.
The most beautiful view mountain
The Schmittenhöhe belongs to the Pinzgauer Grasberge, a connected mountain range over which the Pinzgauer Spaziergang also leads - a very popular hiking trail. A brand new addition for anyone for whom a normal hike is not enough is the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail.
A wonderful view of Lake Zell
The long-distance hiking experience of the highest class might inspire you. The Grasberge probably got their name from the abundance of greenery, as they are almost all covered with grass up to the summit. Already during the gondola ride we have a wonderful panorama of the Lake Zell and once you reach the top, you can see over 30 three-thousand-meter peaks from the panoramic terrace.
Twice a week, many yoga students greet us as we hike up, because yoga on the mountain in summer means: Ohm Shanti, and action! We can sometimes watch the yoga exercises from the air too.
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The town of Zell am See
Picturesquely situated at the foot of the Schmittenhöhe lies the small Mountain town of Zell am See.
The view from above of the glittering lake and the adjacent town is very special. On our journey with the Falken Air shuttle bus we travel from Kaprun to Zell am See and then into the Schmittental.
There is the Schmittenhöhe cable car with the popular Porsche-design gondola, which takes us to the top of the mountain. If the Schmittenhöhe cable car is being serviced, we take the trassXpress and walk another 80 meters up.
The flight routes
Depending on the wind direction and the take-off location, our route takes us in different directions. If we fly straight towards Kaprun, we will fly over the new Franzl panorama restaurant, where lots of onlookers are already waiting and waving to us.
If you have the longer Classic Plus Flight we even have the opportunity to explore other mountains. If the thermal conditions are good, we can gain so much altitude that we can even go towards Maiskogel, Kitzsteinhorn Glacier and to the Kaprun reservoirs can fly.
All important sights in view
When you cross the valley, you realize how high we are really flying. The mountains become lower and the valley floor is below us. It is not uncommon for us to cross the valley at over 3,000 meters above sea level. We are often asked what this UFO-like building is that we are flying past: Exactly! The Tauern Spa Kaprun. Also mentioned: the Zell am See Kaprun thermal baths, which glitter up to us with their many outdoor pools. The Zell am See Kaprun golf course with its many sand bunkers and ponds can also be seen from afar.
See Kaprun Castle from above
There are a few more highlights on our valley crossing: For example, the striking Kaprun Castle, which towers majestically over the village of Kaprun. The fortified castle, built in the 12th century, is a contemporary witness, landmark and event location all year round.
The incredibly popular Sigmund Thun Gorge can also be visited Tandem paragliding in Zell am See from above. The unmistakable turquoise of the lake and the 30m deep gorge can even be seen from the air.
The Kaprun reservoirs with impressive dam wall
If you still haven’t had enough of the numerous impressions, you can still see the impressive dam walls of the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs. The reservoirs were built in the post-war years and are responsible for Kaprun's development from a sleepy farming village to a well-known tourist destination. Verbund AG generates green electricity here every day and supplies thousands of households at home and abroad.
The white giant above Kaprun
A little to the right of the reservoirs, Kaprun's landmark, the Kitzsteinhorn, welcomes us. This magical glacier, with its pyramid-like shape and large glacier plateau, has already captivated many skiers and freeriders. The natural snow that falls up here is notorious among its fans. The viewing platform “Top of Salzburg” at 3029m above sea level and the summit restaurant is definitely worth a visit if you want to cool down a bit after the exciting flight.
At the very back of the valley there is a very big one: namely the largest in Austria, the Grossglockner. It is 3798m high and presents itself to us from afar with its dark peaks. The famous Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Extremely popular not only with motorcyclists and convertible drivers. Feel like an adventure? Explore the region's highlights from above with us...
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