Largotz is a paragliding launch in the Austrian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,157 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, NE, NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
Great view over the Inn valley. Spectacular view on the great mountain ridge to the north and over the central alps (also glaciers).
Take-off
Just below the summit of Largotz at N 47° 14' 32'' O 11° 35' 35'' facing N to NW
Landing
There is a nice flat area behind a little restaurant (please ask for permission to use it and maybe have a beer afterwards...) in Voegelsberg (you can also park the car there).
N 47° 16' 35'' O 11° 35' 30''.
Please note that there is no windsack.
Access and parking
Motorway exit 'Wattens', go north (direction Voegelsberg).
You can go up with you car as far as the Krepperhütte (N 47° 15' 27.8'', O 11° 34' 25.6'') and walk the rest.
Local weather notes
In the late afternoon there are mostly winds from the east.
Do not fly if south winds are predicted (these are usually quite strong and turbulent) Otherwise calm.
Flight rules
Please harmonise the flight with Innsbruck airtraffic control (usually there is no problem with that (0043 51703 6612).
Otherwise it is virgin area :-).
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.