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12er Kopf Zwoelferkopf (Pertisau- Achensee) paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for 12er Kopf Zwoelferkopf (Pertisau- Achensee).

Altitude1,441 m
Launch directionsNE, W, NW
Coordinates47.4280, 11.6960
AreaAustrian Alps

Site briefing

Planning information for 12er Kopf Zwoelferkopf (Pertisau- Achensee)

Alpine flying overview

12er Kopf Zwoelferkopf (Pertisau- Achensee) is a paragliding launch in the Austrian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,441 m and its mapped launch aspects are NE, W, NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.

Take-off

all TO's are within 5-10min walking distance from the gondola station

Landing

Windsock: by far the best (and biggest) wind indicator is the Achensee itself: just watch the waves...

Access and parking

Gondola from Pertisau (10mins from LZ): https://www.karwendel-bergbahn.at/en/summer/prices-cable-cars.html

Local weather notes

Wind! The so called 'Bayrischer Wind' (because its coming from Bavaria) can become too strong for PG's to fly (launch and land), so you'll have to wait until it settles down in the evening...

Flight rules

Airspace info: >> https://paragliding.earth/?site=9011 (Rofan)

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