Mürren Paragliding: Lauterbrunnen Valley Flight & Waterfalls

Summary

Soar above Mürren’s cliffs, waterfalls and the valley floor

You’ll hike up from Mürren with your local pilot before taking off into open sky above Lauterbrunnen Valley. Glide past waterfalls and sheer cliffs on your tandem paragliding flight, landing softly in Stechelberg near the cable car station. It’s an experience that leaves you buzzing long after your feet touch down.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it feels like to just run off a mountain? I hadn’t really — not until we met our pilot in Mürren, who seemed way too calm about the whole thing. There was this early morning chill, the kind that makes your breath look like smoke, and we started hiking up to the take-off field. I could hear cowbells somewhere below us (classic Switzerland), and Li kept joking about how my hands were shaking more from nerves than cold. She was probably right.

The pilot — I think his name was Stefan — explained everything with this easy confidence. “Just a few running steps,” he said, “and you’ll be flying.” That part stuck with me because it sounded so simple, but standing there at the edge, facing the Eiger and Jungfrau all lit up by a patchy sun, my legs felt like they’d forgotten how to move. But then we ran, wind in my face, and suddenly we weren’t on the ground anymore. The Lauterbrunnen valley just opened up beneath us — all those sheer cliffs and thin waterfalls looking almost fake from above. I could smell grass and something sweet in the air, maybe wildflowers or just adrenaline doing weird things to my senses.

We glided past Mürrenbach Falls (Stefan pointed it out — he pronounced it way better than I ever could), and for a few minutes it was just quiet except for our harness creaking. You can actually see tiny hikers on the trails below if you squint. Landing in Stechelberg felt weirdly gentle after all that height — feet back on earth but still kind of floating inside. There’s a cable car right there or you can walk back along the valley if you need to shake off leftover nerves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paragliding over Lauterbrunnen Valley

• Park car in Stechelberg
• Take cablecar to Mürren
• Meet Airtime Pilots in Mürren
• Hike to take-off field
• Receive pilot briefing
• Run and launch tandem paraglide
• Fly over Lauterbrunnen waterfalls
• Land near Schilthornbahn station
• Return by bus or walk to Lauterbrunnen

Top questions

How do you get to Mürren for paragliding?

You park in Stechelberg and take the cable car up to Mürren; it takes about 4 minutes.

Where does the paragliding flight land?

The landing is next to the Schilthornbahn cable car station in Stechelberg.

Is there a weight limit for paragliding in Mürren?

Yes, there is a weight limit of 90kg (198lbs) for participants.

Are children allowed on this paragliding tour?

The minimum age is 5 years old for this tandem flight.

What should I wear for paragliding over Lauterbrunnen?

You need comfortable walking shoes; jackets and shoes are available free of charge if needed.

Is lunch included in this paragliding tour?

No meals are included; only equipment like helmets is provided.

Can people with health issues join this tour?

This activity isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular conditions.

What’s included

Your day includes meeting your pilot in Mürren, all necessary equipment like helmets (with jackets and shoes available if needed), landing fees, guidance throughout by experienced locals, plus easy access back via cable car or bus after landing in Stechelberg.