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Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See).
Site briefing
Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See) is a paragliding launch in the Austrian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,912 m and its mapped launch aspects are E, SE, SW, W, NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Great starting place for easy xc-flights along the Pinzgau valley ('Pinzgauer Spaziergang') direction West.
Various take-offs in all directions, some easier, some a bit tricky. Good skills generally recommended. More info (in german): https://www.ikarus-pinzgau.com/fluggebiete/schmittenhöhe/
Fuerth >> see Flight regulations!!! Approach only from the WEST side with max 150m/GND!!! EAST of Fuerth many landing options (> choose cut meadows!); return by train/ bus Exact location see Pix
Gondola from Zell am See. Bus/ train from LZ available
Foehn!
LZ Fürth lies VERY close to AD Zell am See! Strict observation of rules ar a MUST in order to keep this great site open!! (>> see pix!) Overflying of AD Zell am See only if staying above 1500m (5000ft)/ASL the WHOLE time!!! A very good description of Austrian airspace structure with graphics (in German only) can be found here: https://www.ikarus-pinzgau.com/fluggebiete/lufträume/
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