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Wildkogel paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Wildkogel.
Altitude2,063 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates47.2792, 12.2807
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Wildkogel is a flying site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,063 m. It works best in southerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Wildkogel
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Wildkogel doesn't cover.
Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof)northerly or north-westerly wind, 11 km away · 1,174 m · N, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalHohe Salvenorth-easterly, south-easterly or south-westerly wind, 21 km away · 1,680 m · NE, SE, SW, NW launch · thermalHinterglemm (Zwolferkogel)easterly wind, 23 km away · 1,921 m · N, E, SE, S, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalChoralpewesterly wind, 15 km away · 1,654 m · W launch
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
LZ Bramberg: N47.27278 E12.34194, 835m LZ Neukirchen: N47.25028 E12.28241, 840m
Access and parking
Cablecar from Neukirchen/ Bramberg
Local weather notes
Early TO, as later (> 1200) the N wind ('Bavarian wind') will often prevent launches towards South!
Flight rules
Airspace info: https://www.ikarus-pinzgau.com/fluggebiete/lufträume/
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Paragliding sites near Wildkogel
Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof)11 km away · 1,174 m · N, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalChoralpe15 km away · 1,654 m · W launchHahnenkamm (Kitzbühel)18 km away · 1,492 mHohe Salve21 km away · 1,680 m · NE, SE, SW, NW launch · thermalMarkbachjoch (Wildschönau)22 km away · 1,430 m · N launch · ridge soaring and thermalHinterglemm (Zwolferkogel)23 km away · 1,921 m · N, E, SE, S, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
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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