Speiereck is a paragliding launch in the Austrian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,049 m and its mapped launch aspects are SE, S, SW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
more infos (german) : http://www.dfc-lungau.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=32&Itemid=76
Take-off
There are 3 different Take offs at Speiereck:
The one at 2000m is mainly used in summer. To get there, you have to contact the guys from DFC Lungau (www.dfc-lungau.com) On weekend they meet at 10:00 at the landing place and go up by car.
In winter time you can go up by cablecar, then it is possible to start at the normal starting place (you have to walk half an hour to reach it) or go down to the second cablecar to go up to the summit and start from there.
Landing
large meadow, about 0.5km from gondola station; Club house of http://www.dfc-lungau.com; several windsocks; shuttle departs from here.
Access and parking
shuttle from LZ or gondola: http://www.bergbahnen-lungau.at/
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.