Best in Austria Best Zip Lines and Adventure Parks in Austria (2026)
As of September 2026, the Zipline Stoderzinken near Gröbming remains Austria's longest single zip line at 2.5 km, while the Flying Fox XXL in Leogang is the fastest at up to 130 km/h. Area 47 near Haiming and Abenteuerpark Gröbming lead the adventure park category with high ropes courses, bungee jumping and over 200 climbing elements combined across both sites.
Best Zip Lines and Adventure Parks in Austria, ranked
Zipline Stoderzinken
This 2.5 km steel cable near Gröbming reaches speeds up to 115 km/h and carries up to four riders at once after a group minibus transfer of about 30 minutes from the base. It is marketed as the longest zip line in the Alps, with entry starting from EUR 31 per person as of August 2025.
Visitor note (Google Maps) "So, the zipline at Stoderzinken in Gröbming is indescribably great."
Best for: Longest single zip line ride
Official website See full factsFlying Fox XXL
Launching from the Stöcklalm in the Salzburg Alps, this 1.6 km cable reaches up to 130 km/h and drops riders up to 143 metres above the valley floor. It is promoted by its operator as one of the fastest and longest steel zip lines in the world, making it the top pick for pure speed.
Best for: Fastest zip line thrill
Official website See full factsArea 47
Sited at the entrance to the Ötztal in Haiming, this outdoor park pairs a 27 metre high ropes course, marketed as Austria's highest, with bungee jumping, a valley swing and a 20,000 square metre bathing lake. Its mix of climbing, water and adrenaline activities makes it the most versatile stop on this list.
Visitor note (Google Maps) "We had booked several activities and days at Area 47."
Best for: Multi-activity adventure day
Official website See full factsSkyfly Ischgl
This 2 km cable through the Kitzloch gorge connects the Silvrettabahn midway station to the 3-S Pardatschgratbahn valley station and reaches up to 85 km/h over a roughly 3 minute flight. Because it runs on lift infrastructure kept open for skiing, it is one of the few zip lines here that operates in both summer and winter.
Best for: Year-round zip line access
Official website See full factsAbenteuerpark Gröbming
Built around 18 courses and more than 200 climbing elements in the same municipality as the Stoderzinken zip line, this park welcomes participants from age 3 upward. Adult entry costs EUR 30 (EUR 28 with a discount voucher) and children from age 6 or 110 cm pay EUR 25 (EUR 23 discounted), based on the regional tourism board's listing.
Visitor note (Google Maps) "The climbing park is really great and we all had a lot of fun."
Best for: Family climbing park
Official website See full factsSerfauser Sauser
Spanning just over 2,000 metres across four separate stages near Serfaus, this flying fox reaches up to 65 km/h at a flying height of up to 85 metres above a 400 metre vertical drop. Adult tickets cost EUR 46.00 and riders must be at least 10 years old, 1.30 m tall and 30 kg, making it better suited to families with older children.
Visitor note (Google Maps) "Magnificent view and pure enjoyment with a little thrill!"
Best for: Multi-stage flying fox for families
See full factsWhat is the difference between a zip line and an adventure park in Austria?
A zip line, also called a flying fox in Austria, is a single steel cable that carries a harnessed rider from a higher launch platform to a lower landing point using gravity. An adventure park is a larger site that combines several attractions, typically a high ropes course, climbing elements and sometimes a zip line as one feature among many.
The distinction matters for planning a visit. The Zipline Stoderzinken near Gröbming is a standalone 2.5 km cable ride with no other attractions on site, while Area 47 near Haiming pairs a 27 metre high ropes course with bungee jumping, a valley swing and a 20,000 square metre bathing lake. Abenteuerpark Gröbming falls in between: it is a climbing park built around 18 courses and more than 200 elements, with a flying fox as one of the features rather than the main draw.
Which Austrian zip line is the fastest and which is the longest?
The Flying Fox XXL in Leogang is the fastest zip line covered here, reaching up to 130 km/h over a 1.6 km steel cable that drops riders up to 143 metres above the ground from the Stöcklalm starting point. The Zipline Stoderzinken near Gröbming is the longest at 2.5 km, with speeds reaching up to 115 km/h and room for up to four riders per run.
Two further options sit in between. The Skyfly Ischgl covers 2 km through the Kitzloch gorge at up to 85 km/h in about 3 minutes, and the Serfauser Sauser near Serfaus spans just over 2,000 metres across four separate stages with a top speed of 65 km/h and an 85 metre flying height. Riders who want maximum speed should choose Leogang; those who want the longest single experience should choose Gröbming's Stoderzinken.
How much does a visit to an Austrian zip line or adventure park cost?
Prices vary by attraction and are typically per person for a single session. The Zipline Stoderzinken starts from EUR 31, based on pricing published in August 2025. The Serfauser Sauser costs EUR 46.00 for adults, EUR 41.50 for youths born 2006 to 2009, and EUR 29.00 for children born 2010 or later, with the ascent by the Sunliner lift included in the ticket.
Abenteuerpark Gröbming charges EUR 30 for adults and teenagers from age 16, reduced to EUR 28 with a discount voucher, and EUR 25 for children from age 6 or 110 cm tall, reduced to EUR 23. These figures come from the regional tourism board's listing. Area 47 and the two Tyrolean zip lines, Skyfly Ischgl and the Flying Fox XXL, publish package and combination pricing rather than a single flat fee, so costs depend on which activities are booked together.
Can these zip lines be ridden in both summer and winter?
Two of the six attractions operate year-round. The Skyfly Ischgl runs in both summer and winter because its route connects the Silvrettabahn midway station to the valley station of the 3-S Pardatschgratbahn, both of which stay open for the ski season. The Serfauser Sauser is also built for winter use, flying above the wintery slopes of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis at up to 65 km/h.
The remaining attractions are seasonal. The Flying Fox XXL in Leogang, the Zipline Stoderzinken, Area 47 and Abenteuerpark Gröbming are outdoor summer operations built around hiking trails, a bathing lake or forest ropes courses that are not maintained for snow conditions. Visitors planning a winter trip should confirm opening dates directly with Skyfly Ischgl or the Serfauser Sauser before travelling.
What age, height or weight limits apply at these parks?
Limits differ by attraction and are set by the operator for safety reasons. The Serfauser Sauser requires riders to be at least 10 years old, 1.30 metres tall and 30 kg in weight. Abenteuerpark Gröbming is built for a wider age range, with courses suitable from age 3 through to adult difficulty levels across its 18 courses.
Area 47's high ropes course reaches 27 metres above ground, which the operator markets as the highest in Austria, and is generally aimed at participants comfortable with height rather than young children. Riders at the Zipline Stoderzinken travel in groups of up to four per run after a safety briefing, while the Flying Fox XXL and Skyfly Ischgl both require closed, sturdy footwear with slip-resistant soles.
Which Austrian regions cluster the most zip lines and adventure parks?
Styria's Schladming-Dachstein region holds two of the six attractions in this list within the same municipality: the Zipline Stoderzinken and Abenteuerpark Gröbming both operate in or near Gröbming. Tyrol contributes three sites spread across different valleys, the Skyfly Ischgl in the Paznaun Valley, the Serfauser Sauser in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, and Area 47 at the entrance to the Ötztal near Haiming.
Salzburg is represented by the Flying Fox XXL in Leogang, part of the Saalfelden-Leogang tourism region in the Salzburg Alps. Visitors touring the Schladming-Dachstein area can combine both Styrian sites in a single day trip, since Gröbming's zip line and climbing park share the same base town, while a Tyrol-focused trip would need separate transfers to Ischgl, Serfaus and the Ötztal.
How is this ranking computed?
- Length and scale: 25%
- Speed and thrill factor: 25%
- Value for money: 15%
- Family suitability and access limits: 15%
- Scenic setting and activity variety: 20%
Entity references
Full factual profiles for each entity on this page:
Official sources
- https://www.checkyeti.com/en/d/2873/22222
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g641760-d4590230-Reviews-Zipline_Stoderzinken-Grobming_Styria.html
- https://www.saalfelden-leogang.com/en/flying-fox-xxl
- https://www.ziplinerider.com/Austria_Ziplines.html
- https://www.ischgl.com/en/Active/Action-in-Ischgl/Ischgl-Skyfly/FAQ
- https://www.ischgl.com/en/aktivitaeten/ischgl-skyfly_activity_100178229
- https://www.serfaus-fiss-ladis.at/en/Winter-holiday/Culinary-joys-experiences/Serfauser-Sauser
- https://serfaus-fiss-ladis.at/en/summer/highlights/serfauser-sauser
- https://www.furgli.at/en/winter/serfauser-sauser-tirol.html
- https://www.area47.at/en/
- https://www.oetztal.com/en/activities/excursion-destinations/rco/area-47
- https://www.tyrol.com/activities/attractions/all-attractions/area-47-3
- https://www.steiermark.com/en/Schladming-Dachstein/Vacation-planning/Excursion-destinations/Adventure-Park-Grobming_isd_70443377
- https://www.wintergarten-schladming.com/aktivitaeten/abenteuerpark-groebming
- https://www.funparks.com/en/funpark/abenteuerpark-groebming
- https://www.tyrol.tl/en/leisure-activities/theme-parks-and-educational-trails/area-47-oetztal/
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