Schönjoch (Fiss, Ladis) paragliding site and weather forecast

Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Schönjoch (Fiss, Ladis).

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Altitude2,415 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates47.0747, 10.5889
AreaAustrian Alps

Flying profile

N: workableNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: bestS: bestSW: bestW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Schönjoch (Fiss, Ladis) is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,415 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
mountain
Lift
thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

When the wind is wrong for Schönjoch (Fiss, Ladis)

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Schönjoch (Fiss, Ladis) doesn't cover.

Lazid (Serfaus)north-easterly or easterly wind, 6 km away · 2,314 m · NE, E, SE launch · thermalVenet / Krahberg (Zams Landeck)north-westerly wind, 8 km away · 2,035 m · N, NE, E, S, NW launch · thermal

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

XC possibilities to SW (Switzerland/ Itlay) or to NE (Landeck, Innsbruck) Webcams: www.serfaus-fiss-ladis.at/de/service/webcams

Take-off

just besides gondola station

Landing

2 landings available (>> see pix): - 'Fiss' (near middle station of 'Sonnenbahn') - 'Ried': beside Inn river: ATTN: valleywind!! in summer: Land where the grass is cut!

Access and parking

Gondola from Fiss: www.serfaus-fiss-ladis.at/en/summer/operating-times-prices

Local weather notes

Foehn!! Webcams: https://www.serfaus-fiss-ladis.at/en/Live/Webcams

Flight rules

XC towards NE: do NOT infringe on Innsbruck (LOWI) airspace!! >> see pix; a good description of the airspace in towards Innsbruck can be found here: https://www.venetflieger.at/php/luftraumstruktur_tirol__neue_regelung,13883,37376.html

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Paragliding sites near Schönjoch (Fiss, Ladis)

Lazid (Serfaus)6 km away · 2,314 m · NE, E, SE launch · thermalVenet / Krahberg (Zams Landeck)8 km away · 2,035 m · N, NE, E, S, NW launch · thermalHochzeiger17 km away · 2,141 mKappl19 km away · 2,498 mPiösmes Arzleralm19 km away · 2,017 mImst Alpjoch21 km away · 1,785 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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