Environmental Protection

Paragliding and nature protection in the Berchtesgadener Land

Paragliding and nature protection in the Berchtesgadener Land
Outdoor activities, and hang gliding in particular, have a big tradition in the Berchtesgadener Land. This is the same with environmental protection activities. In the year 1910, the area around the lake Königssee was categorized a special region for endangered plants. In 1921 it became a nature protection area and finally in 1978 it was designated a National Park (Nationalpark Berchtesgaden) . Various rare animals and plants settle in the National Park Berchtesgaden like the King of the air, the golden eagle.  (www.adler-info.de).

From March to the end of July, the golden eagles around the brood area are very sensitive concerning intruders. Even paragliders and hang gliders are not welcome in front of the eagle’s nest. That's why the rare birds respond by leaving the nest, practicing the so-called "garland flight" or just stop nesting.

The "garland flight" as stop sign for intruders

critical

not critical

< 3000'

Where and when do I annoy, where don't?!

In Bavaria, only every fifth couple is hatching successfully. That's why every additional unsuccessful hatch is fatal concerning the population.

YOU can help the golden eagle to bring up new blood in the Berchtesgadener Land by avoiding (distance > 1500') the areas that are marked red on the page adler-info. Thank you very much in the name of the golden eagle. 

By the way: You are not the only one who accepts some restrictions in favor of the golden eagle. All helicopter organizations in Bavaria have agreed not to approach closer than 3000' to the eagles-nests.

It's not critical to encounter an eagle outside the hatching period. In general you should always practice your sport in an environmentally friendly way.

For questions please contact Diplom-Biologen Ulrich Brendel, chief of the Artenhilfsprogramms Steinadler für das Berchtesgadener Land and cooperator of the Zukunft Biosphäre GmbH.

Ulrich Brendel

Zukunft Biosphäre GmbH

Dachlmoosweg 6

83489 Bischofswiesen

Tel: 0049 (0) 8652 / 94797-0

Fax: 0049 (0) 8652 94797-20