In the municipality of Schwangau, only a few kilometers from Füssen, the 1881 Metre-high Tegelberg, which enables varied sports and leisure activities throughout the year. Here, Allgäu holidaymakers have the opportunity to complete an unforgettable paraglider tandem flight accompanied by an experienced pilot and experience the Allgäu dream landscape from a bird’s eye view.
The Tegelberg in Schwangau, which is developed by the Tegelbergbahn, is worth a trip at any time of the year. Nature lovers can enjoy the beautiful Allgäu landscape here and hikers have the opportunity to get to know the land of King Ludwig II on numerous charming tours for every level of condition. At the valley station of the Tegelbergbahn are a summer toboggan run and other entertainment offers for children, and next to the mountain station on 1720 Meters in height are a panoramic inn and the Tegelberghaus, which invite you to enjoy Allgäuer delicacies in the mountain world. High in Course stands the Tegelberg also included at Dragon and paragliders; which: here already since the seventies to Flights over the Allgers King angle take off. Meanwhile, four flight schools offer tandem flights on the Tegelberg, where everyone can blow the wind around their ears and experience an unforgettable scenic flight over the royal castles. Here we explain how exactly this works.

Tegelberg in the Allgäu
Providers of paragliding tandem flights at Tegelberg include the flight school Tegelberg (tel: 08368/9143019) and the flight school Aktiv (Tel): 08362/81791). Contact one of the flight schools and simply make a flight appointment. Since paragliding depends on good weather conditions, the flight schools check again on the day of the flight whether it can really take place. If there is a green light for the departure, meet with a DHV-certified paraglider flight instructor or tandem pilot at the appointed time at Tegelberg. All you need is firm shoes and warm clothes, including a scarf and gloves, as it can be sensitively cold in the air. The Tegelbergbahn first takes you up to the mountain station 1720 Metre height at which the starting place is located. The experienced pilot explains in detail everything you need to know. Of course, it also provides the equipment that meets the latest safety standards. If you do not leave the courage at the last moment, then it can already go and you start for a scenic flight over the Allgäuer Königswinkel.
On a paraglider tandem flight, a feeling of unlimited freedom awaits you. The wind blows around your ears and you fly like a bird through the air, over the world-famous royal castles and numerous natural beauties of the region. The fantastic and boundless view extends over countless mountain peaks to the Zugspitze. On the way, you can film or shoot photos to capture the unique impressions of this special experience. Some pilots also offer a film service. So you can concentrate completely on the flight and then receive a memory card with the recording. Depending on the thermals, the flight time is between twenty and thirty-five Minutes, then this adventure comes to an end again and you land at the valley station.
A paragliding tandem flight over the Allgäuer Königswinkel is truly an unforgettable experience and a real adventure. Experience your holiday area from a bird’s eye view and look forward to the adrenaline rush and the very special impressions during the flight.
Contact details
Ostallgäuer Gleitschirmflieger e.V.
E-mail: info@oal-gs.de
Internet: www.oal-gs.de