Paragliding on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See
Experience the Alpine region from a bird’s eye view
On the Schmittenhöhe, the sky’s the limit – literally! Paragliding is the perfect pursuit for those looking for something extraordinary. If you can’t wait to take off, make the Schmittenhöhe your launch spot! Whether solo or during a tandem flight together with a seasoned pilot: The exceptionally favourable thermals in Zell am See-Kaprun make the Schmittenhöhe an ideal take-off point for hang gliders and paragliders.
Please note: Due to construction at the Schmittenhöhebahn mountain station, the transport of hang gliders had to be paused until at least mid-July 2024.
However, the transport of paragliders remains possible.
Important information for paragliders on the Schmitten
Want to soar high and glide for extended periods? The exceptional thermals in Zell am See-Kaprun lend themselves remarkably to this experience. The prime time for thermal and cross-country flights is from April to August. However, paragliding is possible from as early as February, allowing you to glide across the snowy Pinzgau region in winter.
What makes the thermals on the Schmittenhöhe so unique? It’s the strong updrafts originating from the southeast basin. As a result, you can get an early start – in almost all cross-regional wind directions.
There are three launch sites on the Schmitten: You can take to the skies either from the summit, just shy of 2,000 meters, from the trassXpress/Areitbahn III mountain station or from the Schmittenhöhebahn mountain station. Important: Please heed the no-launch zone! The expansive meadow areas encircling the summit are perfect for laying out your glider, providing an excellent tranquil environment to prepare for take-off.
There are also several landing options, for instance, the meadow at the Fürth-Kaprun railway crossing or the Piesendorf landing site. You can return to the cable car valley station via carpooling, by bus or with the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn train.
Cable car tickets and prices for hang gliders and paragliders
If you prefer gliding over hiking, the Schmittenhöhe has got you covered: Just take the cable car to reach your paragliding adventure’s starting point!
Tandem paragliding with certified pilots
The Schmitten is only something for paragliding pros? Anything but! Even those new to paragliding can take to the skies of Zell am See-Kaprun. Accompanied by skilled tandem pilots, you’ll experience awe-inspiring high-altitude flights and get a taste of what it’s like to be an eagle. Always fancied trying this unique aerial sport? The following partners offer tandem flights in Zell am See:
For more information, please contact
Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus GmbH
Brucker Bundesstraße 1a
A-5700 Zell am See
Phone: +43 (0) 6542 770
www.zellamsee-kaprun.com
