Wiegand, a family-owned manufacturer of toboggan runs, rail-mounted toboggans and stainless steel dry slides, has partnered with Lovćen National Park in Montenegro to expand its offerings with a new Wie-Flyer, which opened to visitors on 3 July.
The attraction, named Falcon Fly, joins the park's existing Alpine Coaster and enhances the region's family-friendly appeal.
Falcon Fly offers stunning views across the Bay of Kotor in the Adriatic Sea(c) Kotor Cablecar
Perched 1,316m above sea level on top of the mountain, the new addition takes visitors on a flight through the picturesque landscape of Lovćen National Park, with views over the Bay of Kotor.
Riders are suspended in a TwinSeater gondola and use a joystick to control their own speed along the course to enjoy a harmonious yet thrilling flight sensation.
Versatile flying attraction
The phased installation of the Falcon Fly started in December 2025, with a timeline that included a winter hiatus due to weather conditions.
The completed attraction extends to approximately 600 m long, in a circular course that includes two helices. With a conveying capacity of up to 500 pph, the 10 TwinSeater gondolas are equipped with continually adjustable shoulder restraints and can accommodate riders from 105 cm tall.
Falcon Fly has a 600 m long circular course that includes two helices
(c) Kotor CablecarFalcon Fly offers a potential top speed of 30 km/h, with gondolas that swing out laterally through tight curves, frequent changes in direction, waves, and straight sections to create a flying sensation.
The Wie-Flyer can be themed to integrate with its surroundings, with a compact design that makes diverse layouts and exciting routes possible. Additionally, it can be built above or combined with other Wigand leisure products, and is suitable for installation inside or outside.
The attraction can also be used as a people mover, with several stations possible.
Other benefits include environmentally friendly electric operation, low staffing and maintenance requirements, and year-round capability.
Earlier this year, Wiegand opened a new slide and hike trail in Ehrwald, Austria. The first three of the trail's six stainless steel slides were installed by helicopter on the slope directly below the Zugspitze.
