Take-off
Nice hike & fly area, many takeoff possibilities and variations.
Schneeberg paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Schneeberg.
Altitude1,865 m
Launch directionsN, NW
Coordinates47.7785, 15.8058
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Schneeberg is a flying site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,865 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Schneeberg
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Schneeberg doesn't cover.
Raxeasterly or south-easterly wind, 7 km away · 1,533 m · E, SE launchHohe Wand Eastsoutherly wind, 18 km away · 920 m · E, SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalBürgeralm (Aflenz)south-westerly wind, 49 km away · 1,756 m · S, SW launchHochsteinbergwesterly wind, 47 km away · 545 m · W, NW launch · thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Mostly hike in, in summer it is possible to partially take the Schneebergbahn. www.schneebergbahn.at/
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Paragliding sites near Schneeberg
Rax7 km away · 1,533 m · E, SE launchSonnwendstein17 km away · 1,455 mHohe Wand East18 km away · 920 m · E, SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalHohe Wand South19 km away · 849 m · SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalMuckenkogel28 km away · 1,049 m · N, NW launchMönichwald33 km away · 1,201 m
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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