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Blankenhain

North-facing ridge site · 429 m takeoff · 34 m height gain

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Overview

Blankenhain is a flatland site in Germany with a recorded launch elevation of 429 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch and winch launch.

  • great site for a lot of things - just do not underestimate it! can get some rough thermals smashing you around. record 130 km restricted to 5 pilots in the air. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • ERF Erfurt-Weimar Airport31 km
  • LEJ Leipzig/Halle Airport89 km
  • KLV Karlovy Vary Airport132 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Blankenhain; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

Flying nearby

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Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

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