About this flying site
Great starting place for easy xc-flights along the Pinzgau valley ('Pinzgauer Spaziergang') direction West.
Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See) paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See).
Altitude1,912 m
Launch directionsE, SE, SW, W, NW
Coordinates47.3303, 12.7357
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See) is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,912 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly, south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly, north-easterly and southerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
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/
Landing
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
Access and parking
Gondola from Zell am See. Bus/ train from LZ available
Local weather notes
Foehn!
Flight rules
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!!!
Check current site guidance
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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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