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Austria Paragliding, Tandem Flight, St. Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang
Enjoy a half-day of unforgettable and exciting paragliding in Austria over St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang with IFMGA certified guide Hartmut.
Private
Alps
1/2 Day
Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Occasional
Beginner
Highlights
- Enjoy a half-day paragliding adventure over St. Gilgen, Austria.
- Launch from the beautiful Zwolferhorn mountain overlooking Lake Wolfgang.
- Gaze down at the gorgeous lakes and peaks of Salzkammergut.
Description
While it may last less than 2 hours, this tandem flight, paragliding adventure will create enough memories to last a lifetime. During that short, but thrilling time, you will get to glide over St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang in Austria.
Our trip will begin at the Zwölferhorn cable car in St. Gilgen. After a short, but scenic cable car ride, we will launch from the Zwölferhorn mountain (1,522m). However, based on wind conditions, we may also launch from other mountains including Gaisberg (1,288m), Loser (1,838m) or Krippenstein (2,108m). Guided by an experienced pilot, you will get to focus entirely on the gorgeous Salzkammergut region of Austria. You will be able to gaze down, for approximately 10-20 minutes, but possibly more if you wish, at the area’s collection of lakes and mountains. We will then land back at St. Gilgen either by running or sitting, while sliding on our harness’ protective airbag.
Paragliding is a hugely rewarding activity. It provides participants with a means to see so much in a relatively short amount of time. And because of the great heights you will get to reach, you will feel as if you can see the entirety of the Austrian state of Salzburg.
No experience is necessary for this trip. Anybody as young as 6 years old can enjoy it.
So if you would like to enjoy some exciting paragliding in one of the most beautiful regions of Austria, just send me a request. I would be happy to guide you on a flight you will never forget.
Details
Accommodation There are comfortable accommodation options in St. Gilgen that I would be happy to recommend to you. |
More info Participants should bring solid hiking shoes and weather appropriate long sleeved clothing. Participants who weigh less than 45kg can only fly in the morning at 9:00 am. Participants who weigh around 90kg must choose an appointment between 12:00pm and 3:30pm. The maximum weight of all participants is between 95kg and 100kg. |
Meeting point The bottom station of the Zwölferhorn cable car in St. Gilgen. |
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About the guide
Being out in nature, feeling the wind in my face and flying above the world. This is what I live for!
I fell in love with paragliding while travelling in New Zealand in 2005 and never stopped since.
In Austria, at the Salzkammergut Lake District where I live, we have many nice mountains to fly off with stunning views at the clear turquoise water of the lakes.
Our main paragliding mountain is the Zwölferhorn in St. Gilgen at Wolfgangsee lake. Here we can find the best conditions to paraglide nearly during the whole year.
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Teodora Jugrin
5.00
Nov 19, 2021
I had a very good experience booking the hike through Explore-Share. Communication with the team was prompt and clear and the booking process was seamless. The trip itself was also just perfect. Uroš was a fantastic guide, highly skilled and talented. The hike felt safe at all times, even on more exposed routes, thanks to him. He was always up to date on the weather forecast and planned the days around it, checked the conditions on the route ahead of me, if needed, discussed and adapted the routes to my level and always made sure I was safe and comfortable. I highly recommend him, as well as Explore-Share.
SG
5.00
Oct 25, 2021
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Dan Laufer
5.00
Oct 17, 2021
Explore-share was easy to use and the staff and guide w ere very responsive. The trip descriptions were accurate and the pricing reasonable. I would definitely recommend the site for people looking to do guided hiking.
Mac
5.00
Oct 13, 2021
Excellent!! Great guide and service. I had a very good experience. Id do it again.
Amanda Gardner
4.00
Sep 14, 2021
Guide was very experienced and very patient with us. We learned a lot and he tried to fit in all the knowledge he could in one day, super awesome. A little tough going back and forth to get the trip set up hard to tell if the site is sketchy until you see reviews but all worked out. Ended up with an awesome day with an awesome guide. Overall pretty satisfied and thankful!
Meret Schädler
5.00
Sep 14, 2021
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john mcevoy
4.00
Sep 10, 2021
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Catherine Derroitte
5.00
Aug 25, 2021
It's the 2nd time we have been booking with Explore-Share. The booking was super easy and both Explore-Share and the guide were fast in their responses. We did rafting as a family with 3 kids for the first time in Slovenia. The guide (José) was super nice. He was doing everything he could to make everyone at ease with rafting (he gave clear explanations), have a great team spirit (we were joined by 2 other girls) and have a good time. We had lots of fun and the nature there is so beautiful. Thank you Explore-share and Soca splash for the great afternoon! I would recommend this activity to anyone without a doubt. My kids immediately told me they want to do rafting again soon !"
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5.00
Aug 2, 2021
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Ibolya Kovacs
5.00
Jul 5, 2021
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Prices per person
Group of 1 | EUR 164 Each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
Price details
The price includes taxes and necessary equipment, including helmet, harness and paraglider, however, it does not include cable car tickets, which costs approximately 22,50 Euros per person. Our pilots offer as well for an extra charge a picture and video service and additional air time. Please ask the pilot for details.
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