Planning information for Embergeralm - Greifenburg
Alpine flying overview
Embergeralm - Greifenburg is a paragliding launch in the Austrian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,727 m and its mapped launch aspects are S, SW. 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
Multiple takeoff sites. One is just at the terminal bus stop. Other take-offs are higher at the hill.
Landing
A large official landing site at the camp and many other places in the valley.
Access and parking
The bus costs 10 EUR from the camp; no reservation is needed. Just come to the camp parking and wait for buses. Typically, buses are there at 10, 12, 14, 16 o'clock. But sometimes they come earlier, like 9:30. It can be very crowded (120 paragliders waiting). Then the number of buses is adjusted accordingly.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.