Feuerkogel is a paragliding launch in the Austrian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,594 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, NE, E, SE. 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
For Hangglider: 5min path towards Hüttendorf (ramp toward North).
START DIRECTIONS:
-NORD- Walkway about 10 minutes. behind the hut village towards the north!
-OST - Sidewalk about 10 minutes. the old chairlift terminus.
You start right next to the chairlift terminus East.
Or - Walkway to Alpenvereinshutte ca 13.min (It starts 200 meters above East..
Or - The most secure version, but about 500 m height loss and ca 17 min. Walking time:
Buchegger curve - One follows the downhill run into the valley. Before coming to the entry point of the chair lift is a longer slope. From there you can easily start East.
Landing
The Landingzone is opposite the valley (Rindbach).
Access and parking
gondola: https://feuerkogel.info/en/
Local weather notes
CAUTION:
If the prevailing wind is West, then Feuerkogel should be avoided as flight mountain!
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.