About this flying site
great site for soaring in the afternoon when the North-Wind ('Bavarian wind') is coming over the Pass Thurn.
Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof) paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof).
Altitude1,174 m
Launch directionsN, NW
Coordinates47.2643, 12.4283
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof) is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,174 m. It works best in northerly and north-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
When the wind is wrong for Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof) doesn't cover.
Grosse Asitzkopfnorth-easterly wind, 27 km away · 1,772 m · N, NE, NW launch · thermalHinterglemm (Zwolferkogel)easterly, south-easterly or westerly wind, 15 km away · 1,921 m · N, E, SE, S, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalWildkogelsoutherly wind, 11 km away · 2,063 m · S launchSchattberg (Hinterglemm)south-westerly wind, 18 km away · 2,069 m · N, SW, W, NW launch · thermal
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
large meadow with wind sock
Landing
Toplanding possible (check out exact landing meadow!); otherwise near the lake ( 'Badesee')
Access and parking
by car from Hollersbach
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof)
Wildkogel11 km away · 2,063 m · S launchHinterglemm (Zwolferkogel)15 km away · 1,921 m · N, E, SE, S, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalSchattberg (Hinterglemm)18 km away · 2,069 m · N, SW, W, NW launch · thermalHahnenkamm (Kitzbühel)19 km away · 1,492 mChoralpe22 km away · 1,654 m · W launchSchmittenhöhe (Zell am See)24 km away · 1,912 m · E, SE, SW, W, NW launch · thermal
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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