The Bischling mountain is internationally recognized as one of the best thermal flying spots in the Austrian Alps for paragliders.
The cable car is integrated into the Werfenweng 'soft mobility' concept, offering incentives for visitors arriving via train or public transport.
The peak offers a 360-degree view encompassing the Dachstein, the Hohe Tauern range, and the Tennengebirge massif.
The area is a frequent host for international paragliding competitions and test events.
The cable car facilitates access to several mountain huts that serve traditional Salzburger alpine cuisine.
Bergbahnen Werfenweng operates the Ikarus cable car, which provides access to the Bischling mountain peak in the Tennengebirge range. The mountain station sits at an altitude of approximately 1,834 meters above sea level. The facility serves as a primary hub for paragliding and hang gliding due to the favorable thermal conditions of the region. During winter months, the site functions as a ski resort featuring marked pistes and deep-snow areas. The surrounding terrain offers extensive hiking trails, including paths suitable for families and high-altitude alpine routes. It is a core component of the SAMO (soft mobility) environmental initiative in Werfenweng, which encourages low-emission travel. The summit area is known for panoramic views of the Hochkönig massif and the Hohe Tauern peaks. The cable car system is built to transport both passengers and sports equipment, including paragliding gear.
The viewing platform at the Bischling summit station, providing an unobstructed backdrop of the Hochkönig.
Bring wind-resistant layers, as temperatures at the 1,834m summit are significantly lower than in the valley.
Check the local wind reports at the valley station before ascending if you plan to hike or paraglide.
Utilize the designated hiking trails to avoid disturbing local livestock and alpine vegetation.
Attempting high-altitude trails without proper weather forecasting, as conditions in the Tennengebirge can change rapidly.
Operations are split into distinct summer and winter seasons with periodic maintenance closures during the shoulder months (late autumn and spring).
Sturdy mountain footwear is required; paragliders must adhere to local flight regulations and designated launch zones.
