Herlisberg is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 711 m and its mapped launch aspects are NE. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
The farmer owing the field is very friendly towards PG.pilots; please pay the small daily (5.-chf)/ yearly fee when using this site!
XC-flights are possible, but you really need to know well the local airspace rules!
Take-off
very large, grassy field; toplanding possible
Access and parking
Parking at the restaurant is tolerated, but to maintain this priviledge, stop there at least for a coffee...
Local weather notes
'Bisenfluggebiet': 18-20kmh required - straight on the nose.
Flight rules
- Do not fly behind the road west of launch without having radio contact wieh AD Beromünster! - Download of area info (as PDF):
https://www.shv-fsvl.ch/en/fluggebiete-sicherheit/fluggebiete/fluggebiete/ > Nidwalden, Obwalden, Luzern > Sonderregelung Flugplatz Beromünster
- 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/portal/
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.