Monday 12 December 2016

Spectacular paragliding from the Wallberg to Tegernsee

No, we didn't do this ourselves. Arriving at the top of the Wallberg, we saw several people with paragliding gear. A bit further, was the departing area. Everyone was putting on their warm clothing and more important a glider.

It is hard to imagine how many ropes are connected to the sail. Probably very difficult to keep it organised. When ready, they start running from the mountain slope. Making speed and catching the air stream to lift. Here they go on an adventure with fantastic views on the Tegernsee lake.

Nee, we deden dit niet zelf. Toen we op de bergtop aankwamen zagen we enkele mensen met hun paragliden uitrusting. Iets verder, was het lanceergebied. Iedereen trok zijn warme kledij aan en nog belangrijker hun paraglider. 

Het is moeilijk voor te stellen hoeveel touwen er verbonden zijn met het zeil. Waarschijnlijk heel zwaar om dit onder controle te houden. Eens klaar, beginnen ze de berg af te lopen. Snelheid nemen en de luchtstroom om op te stijgen. Ze beginnen aan een avontuur met fantastische zichten op het Tegernsee meer. 

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

Paragliding Wallberg Tegernsee

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8 comments:

  1. Hard to convey but you did it!

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  2. Have watched this many times in different places and always wondered what it was like.
    Maybe another time you might do it.

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  3. These views are spectacular! This may even be my favorite post of yours. This sport is so beautiful to watch...and ONLY watch!!

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  4. The last two pictures have totally blown my mind! I just called Phil in to look with me.

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  5. Een fraai fotoverslag Filip, voor mij is deze sport niets, ik heb hoogtevrees.

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  6. Wow, now if one was going to do this, I'd pick this place as well!

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  7. prachtige foto's van deze durvers Filip

    zelf zou ik hier ookpassen

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  8. We had the opportunity to watch a lot of paragliding when we were in Lucerne last spring. Amazing, but very scary looking. Preferred watching from the ground!!

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