Planning information for Zillertaler Höhenstrasse -Melchboden (Mayrhofen)
Alpine flying overview
Zillertaler Höhenstrasse -Melchboden (Mayrhofen) is a paragliding launch in the Austrian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,005 m and its mapped launch aspects are NE, E, SE. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Take-off
large meadow, easy to start
Landing
large meadow, easy to land directly to flightshool.
http://www.zillertaler-flugschule.com
Access and parking
Car (tollroad for upper TO's) or bus
- car: https://www.zillertaler-hoehenstrasse.com/en/
- buses in Zillertal: timetables (> see pix) https://www.zillertal.at/info/urlaubsinfo/mobil-im-zillertal.html >> scroll down to line 8340 and download pdf.
Local weather notes
Wind in the 'Zillertal' can become quite strong during summer!
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.