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Wöllaner Nock paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Wöllaner Nock.
Altitude1,982 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S, SW, W, NW
Coordinates46.7727, 13.8290
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Wöllaner Nock is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,982 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Wöllaner Nock
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Wöllaner Nock doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Top of the mountain, nice start in all directions - East is a litte bit steaper.
Access and parking
Via Bad Kleinkirchheim with the Kaiserburg-Gondola. 15 Minutes walking. Or via Arriach - by car to the Walderhütte and then 20 minutes walking
Local weather notes
Stay away from thunderstorms and watch out 'North Föhn'.
Flight rules
no regular flying site - so no regulation.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Wöllaner Nock
Kaiserburg1 km away · 2,024 m · N, W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalHohensass8 km away · 1,309 m · SE, S, SW, W launch · thermalPridröf8 km away · 1,961 m · E, SE, S, SW launch · thermalMirnock10 km away · 1,947 mGerlitzen11 km away · 1,878 m · E, SE, S launch · thermalGolk14 km away · 1,030 m · SE, S launch
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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