About this flying site
An excellent launch point to cross the Leogang valley and conect onto the rock-face of the Leogangerstein Massif and from there, the Loffererstein Massif. Flying over these ranges is impressive, indeed!
Grosse Asitzkopf paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Grosse Asitzkopf.
Altitude1,772 m
Launch directionsN, NE, NW
Coordinates47.4067, 12.7112
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Grosse Asitzkopf is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,772 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly and north-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 Grosse Asitzkopf
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Grosse Asitzkopf doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Lovely grass-covered launch.
Access and parking
In Winter, take the cable-car from either the Salbach or Leogang side. In Summer, take the cable-car from Hütten, then hike up the remaining distance (about 20 minute walk).
Local weather notes
The usual hazzards of the Alps: Föhn, thunderstorms, valley winds (thouhg I've never experienced them being very strong).
Flight rules
Be cautious of LO D 22 HOCHFILZEN which extends from ground level to 4267 meters MSL. Though you may legally fly in this zone, be advised this is a military training area using live munitions.
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Paragliding sites near Grosse Asitzkopf
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