About this flying site
On good days very busy, space on the gondola must be previously reserved - especially for parties > 2 pilots! (+41 81 325 1939)
Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli.
Altitude1,788 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates47.0005, 9.6840
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,788 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly 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 Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Main launch sites: -'Eggli' (1650m): about 200 meters to the SE of the top of the cable car; - 'Hoernli' (1800m): on top of the mountain about 20 Minutes uphill. Both sites are easy and large enough for many pilots.
Landing
- 'Grüsch': official landing zone in the valley; marked with a wind-sock; HGs land here. - 'Schiers': >> see picture - 'Fanas' (only Oct-March)!! above gondolastation -PG only! (>> see picture)
Access and parking
>> ATTN: 12.1.- 13.3.2026 CLOSED for maintenance !! << !!From Zürich in direction of Chur, turn off in Landquart in direction Klosters/Davos; via Grüsch to Fanas (limited parking space only!!).
Local weather notes
Not recommended when wind is strong NW to NE. Do not fly when 'Föhn' is blowing or predicted. 'Föhn' is a strong, turbulent (south-)wind over the Alps due to large pressure differential between south and north side of Alps.
Flight rules
Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying: http://www.flyland.ch. DABS (active danger areas etc): https://www.skybriefing.com/
Check current site guidance
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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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