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).
Largotz paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Largotz.
Altitude2,157 m
Launch directionsN, NE, NW
Coordinates47.2422, 11.5930
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Largotz is a flying site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,157 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Largotz
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Largotz doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
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''.
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 :-).
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Paragliding sites near Largotz
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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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