Green mountain landscape with paths and buildings in front of snow-capped peaks
Green mountain landscape with paths and buildings in front of snow-capped peaks

Hike, fly & relax at the TAUERN SPA

Enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Salzburger Land region from above! Zell am See - Kaprun is a top destination for paragliding, be it on your own or as part of a tandem flight with an experienced guide. The TAUERN SPA is an excellent base for paragliding in the area and the perfect place to relax after an adrenaline-pumping flight.

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Aerial view of the thermal baths with swimming pools, sunbathing lawns, parking lot and surrounding fields in summer

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Back on terra firma, why not relax at the SPA Water World & Sauna World or the Hotel Panorama SPA?

Take off from Schmittenhöhe

The area around Schmittenhöhe. one of two mountains above the TAUERN SPA, is known to offer some of the best flying in Austria. There are two take-off spots at 1900 metres (E & S) and 2000 metres (SW, W, NW, E, SE) above sea level. These can be reached quickly and easily using the TrassXpress or Schmittenhöhe Bahn lift. Take a little time to enjoy the view, which stretches across the Alps and includes the glistening Zeller See lake. On a clear day you can see the Kitzsteinhorn with its mighty glacier as well as the Großglockner, Austria's highest mountain. Landings are not allowed inside the Hohe Tauern Nature Park, but there are several peaks in the region where paragliders can touch down at the summit.

Elisabeth Chapel on the Schmittenhöhe with fence and Austrian flag against a blue sky Paraglider in front of mountain landscape under blue sky

Tandem flights

Tandem flights with an instructor last around 20 minutes and offer a unique opportunity to see the Alps from above. For those who want a little more challenge there is what is known as a 'thermal flight'. This involves climbing up high into the sky on hot-air thermals (for up to 40 minutes) before cruising back and touching down in Fürth - Piesendorf with fine views of the Zeller See lake.

Good to know

Take-off spots for all directions and top thermal conditions from March until October.

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Paragliding in Zell am See-Kaprun

Paragliders with a licence to fly and their own equipment will find excellent conditions in the area around the TAUERN SPA. From long-distance flights to acrobatics, there are plenty of options available. The closest paragliding school is in nearby Bramberg. In good or excellent thermal conditions pilots can easily ascend up to a height of 2500 metres before a descent of 1500 vertical metres down to the landing spot. There are almost always good thermal conditions from Schmittenhöhe into the Salzachtal Valley when the sun is shining – the ideal introduction to the joy of long-distance flying.

Expedition Hike & Relax at the TAUERN SPA

Pefect for adrenaline junkies looking for action and adventure in the mountains followed by rest and relaxation in the spa.

Hiking couple looks at mountain landscape with paraglider in the sky
Paraglider in front of mountain landscape under blue sky
Green mountain landscape with paths and buildings in front of snow-capped peaks
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