Austria

Paragliding near Lac d'Annecy, France

The Alps 101

The Alps offer unbeatable flying in incredible destinations – but where do you start if you’ve never been? We introduce the Alps for first-time visitors
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Koessen Paragliding Textival

Kössen Paragliding Testival 2026 kicks off

The legendary Austrian venue of Kössen is preparing to host its famous paragliding testival, which runs 4 to 7 June
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Chrigel Maurer launches during the Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026.

Red Bull X-Alps 2027: Chrigel wins Challenger but rookies triumph

Aaron Mathis and Romy Sweda beat a strong field of rookies to win a wildcard place in next year’s Red Bull X-Alps
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Stoderzinken Launch

Hammertag comes to Austria

Perfect conditions came to the Alps on Saturday allowing thousands of pilots to enjoy epic cross country flights.
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Destination Kössen

Destination: Kössen

They say that while paragliding may not have been invented in the Austrian village of Kössen, it’s where the sport grew and developed.
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Winter Flying

Watch: Winter Flying Magic

Finalist film at the Austrian Aero Club awards captures the beauty and magic of ski, hike-and-fly in wintry landcapes.
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Take-off on the Hahnenkamm

Wanderbirds fly high at the Kitzbühel Trophy

We report from this Inclusive hike-and-fly race in the Austrian Alps which saw some perfect racing conditions
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Paragliding above the Streif in Austria. Photo: Marcus King

Destination: The Streif, Kitzbühel, Austria

Hike-and-fly the legendary downhill ski run on the Hahnenkamm above Kitzbühel, Austria
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Stubai Cup 2025

Stubai Cup 2025: New season, new gear

Rounding up all the new paragliders and paragliding harnesses for the 2025 season – as seen at the Stubai Cup in Austria
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Aaron Durogati finds a gap in the clouds at the Stubai Cup 2025. Photo: Adi Geisegger

Stubai Cup 2025: Weather stops play

The weather was terrible but a fun atmosphere rescued this year's Stubai Cup – although the final day was cancelled
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