Paragliding

The Krippenstein, a paradise for paragliders at 2,100 metres

The Krippenstein rises impressively to 2,100 metres above the Salzkammergut – located between Hallstatt and the Dachstein, it is a paradise for paragliders in every season.

In summer, pilots take off from the sun-drenched slopes and glide over the impressive panorama of Dachstein and Lake Hallstatt. Thermals and distant views make every flight an unforgettable experience.

In winter, Krippenstein offers a very special atmosphere with snow-covered peaks and clear, cold air. The view over the white high plateau down to Lake Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut is simply spectacular – paragliding at its most impressive..

Cable car ascents:

Summer operating hours from 1 May 2025 to 2 November 2025! Overview of cable car ascents for paragliders:

  • First ascent = 8:40 am

  • Last ascent (01.05.-27.06. & 08.09.-02.11) = 4:00 pm

  • Last ascent (28.06.-07.09.)= 6:00 pm

Safety training center
from Sky Club Austria

The Krippenstein mountain at lake Hallstättersee is well known to paragliders worldwide. It offers ideal training conditions for pilots of all skill levels participating in the Sky Club Austria flight school's safety training programme. The breathtaking backdrop of the Dachstein Krippenstein mountain is sure to thrill pilots.

Krippenstein is the exclusive territory of the Sky Club Austria flight school. Course participants and Sky Club Austria members have priority at the launch site, an undisturbed practice airspace over water and their own landing site on the lake.

There is a second landing site for the Sky Club Austria flight school near the Dachstein Krippenstein valley station for free flyers.

Up-to-date

Current Weather data

Get the latest weather data from the Krippenstein peak on our weather website. Best informed:

  • Wind

  • Temperature

  • LIVE web cam (real-time)

  • In Winter: snow depth

Your weather service from Dachstein Krippenstein.

Hand hält Smartphone mit Wetterdaten vom Dachstein Krippenstein vor grüner Hochgebirgslandschaft und Seilbahnstation.

Tandem jumps

As a special highlight, the Sky Club Austria flight school offers tandem jumps from Krippenstein, which is a great experience for everyone.

After just a few steps, you'll take off into freedom. Suitable for passengers weighing between 30 kg and 100 kg. The flight is calm and comfortable – you'll sit comfortably in our harnesses 1,000 metres above Lake Hallstatt and simply marvel at the view.

Contact & Booking: 
Flugschule Sky Club Austria
Phone: +43 699 12 33 22 11
Mail: office@skyclub-austria.at 
www.skylcub-austria.at

So, off to the mountain, smile for the photo, and up in the air!