Landing
Huge grassy field. Watch for strong valley winds, and thermals in the landing zone.
Osterfelder (Garmisch) paragliding site and weather forecast
German Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Osterfelder (Garmisch).
Altitude2,033 m
Launch directionsNE
Coordinates47.4386, 11.0496
AreaGerman Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Osterfelder (Garmisch) is a mountain site in the German Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,033 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in northerly and easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Osterfelder (Garmisch)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Osterfelder (Garmisch) doesn't cover.
Wanksouth-easterly wind, 11 km away · 1,734 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermalGatterlsoutherly or south-westerly wind, 6 km away · 2,139 m · S, SW launch · thermalSeefeldwesterly wind, 18 km away · 2,053 m · SW launch · thermalGrubigsteinnorth-westerly wind, 17 km away · 1,995 m · E, S, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
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Local weather notes
Watch for strong valley winds, and thermals in the landing zone.
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Paragliding sites near Osterfelder (Garmisch)
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