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Holzbauer paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Holzbauer.
Altitude962 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates47.3981, 15.0787
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Holzbauer is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 962 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-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
When the wind is wrong for Holzbauer
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Holzbauer doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
04.01.2018 Edited by Soaringclub Präbichl Member: !!! NO TAKEOFF WHEN COWS ARE IN THE AREA !!! We will lose the permission for takeoff, please check www.soaringclub.net , if flying is permitted.
Landing
Please land as close to the north as possible and do not fly close over the horses in the west area.
Flight rules
NO TAKE OFF WHEN COWS ARE IN THE AREA
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Paragliding sites near Holzbauer
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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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