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Fulseck (Gastein) paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Fulseck (Gastein).
Altitude2,013 m
Launch directionsW, NW
Coordinates47.2350, 13.1477
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Fulseck (Gastein) is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,013 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Fulseck (Gastein)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Fulseck (Gastein) doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
several options near gondola station
Landing
Main LZ: about 15mins walk to gondola; LZ at gondola station: TRICKY -small, experienced pilots only! ATTN: powr lines! >> use main LZ
Access and parking
gondola: https://www.skigastein.com/en
Local weather notes
Föhn!!!
Flight rules
gondola / lift cables must be overflown with a saftey margin of > 100m!!
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Paragliding sites near Fulseck (Gastein)
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