Take-off
Take the zwolferkogelbahn up, walk straight down for about 150m. Takeoff is usually to the south(east).
Hinterglemm (Zwolferkogel) paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Hinterglemm (Zwolferkogel).
Altitude1,921 m
Launch directionsN, E, SE, S, W, NW
Coordinates47.3567, 12.5666
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Hinterglemm (Zwolferkogel) is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,921 m. It works best in northerly, easterly, south-easterly, southerly, westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-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
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
The landing is a big field in the east of Hinterglemm, see the picture.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Hinterglemm (Zwolferkogel)
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Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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