About this flying site
NO official lounch! Ask the farmer for permission.
Hohensass paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Hohensass.
Altitude1,309 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW, W
Coordinates46.8049, 13.7330
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Hohensass is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,309 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and 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 Hohensass
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Hohensass doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Nice place above Radenthein. Good start when Nockalmbahn gondola is not working in springtime
Landing
Go XC or landing near Untertweng/Feld am See at the soccerground.
Access and parking
St. Peter ob Radenthein - Hohensass - up to the last farmer. NO PARKING! Walk at the right side of the farmershouse a little path upwards. Approx. 5 minutes steep ;-)
Local weather notes
Be aware of northern winds
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Paragliding sites near Hohensass
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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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