Hohe Wand is located at about 19 km/11 mi in the east of Wiener Neustadt and at 70 km/43 mi, about an hour drive, in the south of Vienna. In Hohe Wand, there is Maierdorf valley where a very popular air sport is being performed, that is Paragliding. It is the nearest area viewed from Vienna. Especially if wind blows from the east and southeast, it is an excellent soaring site to glide above.
The thermals are sometimes so active that novice para-gliders should avoid the midday hours, especially in spring and summer. Sometimes on weekends and mainly in winter and fall, thermals may prevail in the vicinity of the launching site at the Hohe Wand. Hohe Wand contributes an arena of 3-12 km / 1.1-7.8 mi in length so many pilots can simultaneously launch their para-glide.
You just have to walk and then fly up from an altitude of 1100 m /3.608 ft. High climbing, silent bird, same gliding, fantastic vistas, endless blue – thousands of impressions and 20 – 30 minutes later, you put your feet gently and safely on the landing field. It is a paragliding heaven!
Bear in mind that your outfit should be windproof warm clothing and put on some high ankle shoes and sunglasses to enjoy the view from above.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Pokhara city is located in central Nepal and is the second largest city after Kathmandu. Situated on the corner of Pokhara Valley and touched by the foothills of the Himalayas, at the base of the Annapurna mountain range, Pokhara is a world wide destination for outdoor activity enthusiasts.
Kalavrita is a small picturesque town, located in Achaia. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors both winter and summer months. The well-known ski resort, the amazing Cave of the Lakes and the beautiful pine forests are only some of the challenges in the region.
Ölüdeniz beach in Turkey, overlooking the Aegean Sea and situated at 8.5 km/5.3 mi in the west of Fethiye town, seems to be a hot spot worldwide for the paragliding pilots.
Paragliding is an adventurous sport, that gives you the opportunity to fly like a bird and get amazing views of landscape from the sky. You can feel the veil of the clouds embracing your body. You may feel you wanna scream loud "freedom" and hear the echo of your voice. The fresh air is flirting with your face while the adrenaline you feel by being up there makes the mountains, the trees and the stones begging you to take your place on the ground, only for one moment.
Swakopmund is situated in Erogo District, at 361 km/224 mi in the west of Windhoek, Namibia's capital. The spot lies in the Namib Desert, western Namibia giving in the costal edge and facing the south Atlantic Ocean. The spot, an amazing combination of the ocean with desert represents an ideal option for paragliding soaring.
It's time for the 5th QParks Tour Stop of the 2016/17 season and for the ones gathering at the Snowpark Turracher Höhe on the 11th of February, only means one thing : It's Time to Nock'n'Rock!
Wiener Neustadt is a town which is situated in the south of Vienna, within the state of Lower Austria in the northeastern Austria. The city is self-governed and is the seat of the district administration in Wiener Neustadt Land. Wiener Neustadt and its surroundings are famous due to their sporting activity.
Vienna is the largest city, the capital of Austria and one of the nine Austrian states. The city is situated in the east of Austria and is close to the borders with Hungary, the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic. Vienna represents a cultural, political and economic center. It is also regarded as the city of music due to its diverse musical legacy and city of dreams as it was home to the world famous scientist, Dr. Sigmund Freud. However, Vienna is also known for its big sporting activity.
Wiener Neustadt is a town which is situated in the south of Vienna, within the state of Lower Austria in the northeastern Austria. The city is self-governed and is the seat of the district administration in Wiener Neustadt Land. Wiener Neustadt and its surroundings are famous due to their sporting activity.
With the first three QParks Tour Stops leading the way of the Tour around the Alpine area, we can't wait for the 4th QParks Tour Stop and the Blue Tomato Plan P on the 28th of January 2017. What riders have to look forward to is a super sophisticated slopestyle course, plenty of airtime and even more creative jib elements. Ready or not, the Blue Tomato Plan P will transform Austria's Superpark Planai into a shred area!
Wiener Neustadt is a town which is situated in the south of Vienna, within the state of Lower Austria in the northeastern Austria. The city is self-governed and is the seat of the district administration in Wiener Neustadt Land. Wiener Neustadt and its surroundings are famous due to their sporting activity.
On February 24, 2018 the Nocky Mountains in Austria, will be rocked during the Nock’n’Rockatthe SnowparkTurracher Höhe. Sweet goodies, sick contest action and prize money are waiting for all shreders to attend the 6th stop of the QParks Tour.
Podersdorf am See is a market town situated in the district of Neusiedl am See in Burgenland in the east of Austria. It is located at 12.7 km / 7.9 mi far from Neusiedl am See town.
