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Bischling (Werfenweng) paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Bischling (Werfenweng).
Altitude1,811 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S, SW, W
Coordinates47.4622, 13.2972
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Bischling (Werfenweng) is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,811 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Bischling (Werfenweng)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Bischling (Werfenweng) doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
large meadow (windsock) beside road leading to gondola (ca 500m)
Access and parking
Gondola > http://www.bergbahnen-werfenweng.com/ > Daily passes for PG avbl.
Local weather notes
LZ normally protected from valley wind Webcam/ windinfo: https://www.bergbahnen-werfenweng.com/winter/service/wetter-cams/
Flight rules
ATTN: airspace for flights to the north and west has been changed in 2017! > see pix
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Paragliding sites near Bischling (Werfenweng)
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