About this flying site
Nice flying site for beginners and also experienced pilots. Please note: - the skiers in winter - prepare your glider on the side of the slope - the cows in summer - minimum distances to the chairlift
Zettersfeld paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Zettersfeld.
Altitude2,199 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S, SW, W
Coordinates46.8749, 12.7880
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Zettersfeld is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,199 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and 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 Zettersfeld
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Zettersfeld doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Easily reachable takeoff by cable car. This is the mainpoint for thermalflights, soaringflights or comfy gliding flights.
Landing
At Club Touch Heaven or some meters away at the flight school.
Access and parking
By car, by foot or (the comfy way) by cable car and chairlift. > https://w.lienzer-bergbahnen.at/de/home-sommer-de.html
Local weather notes
The valley wind in summer can be very strong in the afternoon but still flyable. Pay attention on days with Northfoehn.
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Paragliding sites near Zettersfeld
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