Königstuhl

Overview

Königstuhl is a flatland site in Germany with a recorded launch elevation of 541 m. It works best in north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• Note the rules! Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Königstuhl; 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.

• Heidelberg2 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Neckargemünd5 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Dossenheim6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Königstuhl (Odenwald)Outdoors · 0.6 km awayHill of the Odenwald Mountains in Heidelberg, Germany
• Heidelberg-Königstuhl State ObservatoryCulture · 0.7 km awayHistoric astronomical observatory in Heidelberg, Germany
• Hortus PalatinusCulture · 1.1 km awayFormer garden in Heidelberg Castle, Germany
• Ethnographic Museum HeidelbergCulture · 1.4 km awayCultural history museum in Germany
• Church of the Holy Spirit, HeidelbergCulture · 1.6 km awayChurch in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• St. Peter's Church, HeidelbergCulture · 1.6 km awayChurch building in Heidelberg, Germany
• President Friedrich Ebert MemorialCulture · 1.7 km awayMuseum in Baden-Württemberg
• Theater & Orchester HeidelbergCulture · 1.8 km awayTheatre and opera house in Heidelberg, Germany

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Oelberg-Schriesheim8 km NW · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Mecksheim-Reiterhof11 km SE
• Meckelsheimer-Reitling12 km SW
• Winch Schoenbrunn14 km E
• Winde Hoffenheim16 km SEPossible XC from here on a NW day, 16 km downwind
• Epfenbach17 km SEPossible XC from here on a NW day, 17 km downwind
• Winde Hockenheim17 km SW
• Gadern21 km N · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds

Pilot notes