Up in the air!

Flying high over the Achental

AN EL DORADO FOR AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS

The fascination of flying: experience the Achental from a totally new perspective! Ideal flying conditions promise a special kind of holiday experience. There are many possibilities to choose from – gliding, paragliding or hang gliding.

Gliding

Take to the skies in a glider. Float nearly silently over the beautiful landscape and enjoy the Chiemgau-Chiemsee region from a unique perspective on a scenic flight with the German Alpine Gliding School (DASSU) in Unterwössen. Thanks to its location, the Achental has some of the best thermal conditions.

If you can’t get enough of flying, you can take a training course in gliding, aerobatics, cross-country flying or motor gliding at DASSU. Learn to fly in the Alps – a holiday high above the Achental!

Paragliding

The Chiemgau is an El Dorado for paraglider pilots of all levels. Take off and enjoy the fantastic views high above the mountains. Trained paragliders will find numerous launch sites and optimal conditions in the Achental valley. It is no coincidence that Skywalk, one of the world’s most important paraglider manufacturer, has its headquarters here. From extreme sports enthusiasts to “soul flyers”, there is something for everyone. Hike & Fly is particularly popular.

If you just want to get a taste for the heights, you can take off together with experienced pilots as a tandem passenger or take an introductory course – for example at the Süddeutsche Gleitschirmschule (South German Paragliding School) in Unterwössen or one of the surrounding flying schools.

Hang gliding

Flying as free as a bird: this is another dream you can fulfill over the Achental. From the mountain station of the Hochplattenbahn cable car at 1,040 meters, hang-gliders take off on their flight over the breathtaking landscape of the valley. Landing sites are located in Piesenhausen and at the Weßnerhof in Pettendorf.

Thanks to the comfortable transport option with the double chairlift as well as the easy launch conditions, the DHV-certified terrain (German Hang-gliding Association) is also ideal for training.

You will find other starting ramps for take-offs at Hochfelln, Hochries, Unternberg, Rauschberg and Unterberghorn (Kössen).

Tandem flying in the Achental

a very special holiday experience

Enjoy the Chiemgau Alps from a breathtaking perspective: Go on a tandem flight over the Achental with an experienced pilot and collect unforgettable memories.

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Take-off and Landing Sites in the Achental

LIFT UP AND ENJOY

Hike & Fly is very special: The Hike up to the starting point using well signposted trails and paths with fantastic views becomes a unique experience. Hike & Fly in the Achental reflects the original idea of paragliding: Climbing mountains on your own to fly down free as a bird afterwards, always having a breathtaking landscape in view.