Knobelsdorf

Name: Knobelsdorf paragliding site
Address: DE

North-east-facing ridge site · 501 m takeoff · 276 m height gain

Overview

Knobelsdorf is a flatland site in Germany with a recorded launch elevation of 501 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

When to go

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Getting there

Nearest airports

ERF Erfurt-Weimar Airport50 km
LEJ Leipzig/Halle Airport109 km
KLV Karlovy Vary Airport118 km

Public transport directions from Erfurt-Weimar Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Erfurt-Weimar Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Knobelsdorf; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot.

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Knobelsdorf.

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Sources

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