Tandem Paragliding Wald Königsleiten: 20 Minutes in the Air

Ten-minute hike to the summit, fifteen minutes of gear setup, then twenty minutes aloft with the option to stay longer

Tandem paragliding from Königsleitenspitze in Wald Königsleiten puts you in the front seat of a two-person paraglider with a professional licensed pilot handling all the flying. You hike ten minutes from the mountain restaurant to the summit, spend fifteen minutes preparing, then take off while holding a GoPro camera for your own footage. The flight lasts twenty minutes, with the option to extend it once you're in the air and enjoying the thermals. All gear and helmet are provided, and a taxi returns you to the cableway after landing.

The experience

You arrive at the mountain restaurant atop Dorfbahn and hike ten minutes to Königsleitenspitze. The three cable ways that normally reach the summit don't operate in summer, so the walk is how you get there. Once at the top, the pilot spends about fifteen minutes fitting you into the tandem harness, checking the wing and walking through what happens next. You'll hold the GoPro during the run-up so the camera catches the moment you leave the ground: a few seconds of sprinting before the wing fills and you lift off.

The flight itself runs twenty minutes. The pilot controls everything (thermals, turns, descent), while you sit in front and watch the Alps roll beneath you. The silence is the thing people mention: no engine, no rotor noise, just wind and the sound of the wing. Once you're airborne and settled, you can choose to extend the flight and stay up longer, doubling your time in the air if the conditions and your mood both say yes. Fear of heights isn't a barrier. The pilot has flown hundreds of tandem flights and handles the whole experience. Anybody from twenty kilograms (a small child) to 130 kilograms can fly.

After landing, a taxi takes you back to the cableway station. The whole outing runs about ninety minutes from start to finish. You'll need to arrange your own transport to Dorfbahn and the mountain restaurant. Public transportation options are available nearby. The mountain ticket for the cableway itself is not included in the price, so budget for that separately if you're coming from the valley.

What’s included

• Full tandem paragliding gear and helmet.
• GoPro camera during takeoff so you capture your own footage.
• taxi from the landing field back to the cableway station.
• a professional licensed pilot handling all flight operations and decisions.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 25 Jun 2027

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AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 16 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Dutch and Polish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 22 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Is this one for you?You sit in front and fly with a licensed pilot who does all the work, so no prior experience or paragliding skill is needed. This suits anyone arriving with a free afternoon and wanting to try paragliding without the years of solo training. The fixed twenty-minute flight (extendable once airborne) fits a half-day itinerary around other plans in the region.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Polish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I actually do during the flight? Do I have to steer or control anything?

The pilot handles all steering, thermals and landing. You sit in front, hold the camera during takeoff, and experience the flight. The pilot does the flying.

Can I extend the flight once we're already in the air?

Yes. Once you're airborne and enjoying it, you can choose to double your flying time and stay aloft longer if conditions allow.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The price includes all tandem paragliding gear, helmet, the flight itself, and a taxi back to the cableway after landing. The mountain ticket for the cableway is not included, and you'll need to arrange transport to Dorfbahn and the mountain restaurant.

Is this safe for someone who's afraid of heights?

Fear of heights is not a problem. The pilot is a licensed professional who has flown tandem flights hundreds of times and handles all the technical work. You're secure in the harness the entire time.

What's the age or weight range for tandem paragliding?

Tandem paragliding is open to anyone from twenty kilograms (small children) up to 130 kilograms. The pilot adjusts the flight to suit the passenger.

How long does the whole experience take from arrival to landing?

The full outing runs about ninety minutes: ten minutes hiking to the summit, fifteen minutes of preparation, twenty minutes flying (with the option to extend), and then the taxi ride back to the cableway.