Sodkopf

Overview

Sodkopf is a mountain site in Germany with a recorded launch elevation of 775 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

Getting there

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

• Achern7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Bühl8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Renchen12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• HornisgrindeOutdoors · 3.5 km awayMountain in Germany
• MummelseeOutdoors · 4.1 km awaySmall lake in the Black Forest, Germany
• Seekopf (Seebach)Outdoors · 8 km awayMountain of the Black Forest
• Hoher OchsenkopfOutdoors · 8.1 km awayMountain in Germany
• Wildsee (Ruhestein)Outdoors · 8.3 km awayLake in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Black Forest National ParkOutdoors · 8.3 km awayNational Park in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• RuhesteinOutdoors · 8.3 km awayMountain pass in Baden-Württemberg
• Badener HöheOutdoors · 9.6 km awayMountain in the Black Forest

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

• Omerskopf2 km N
• Katzenkopf4 km SE · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Oppenau Zuflucht/Rossbühl/Sandkopf16 km S · Faces S–WWorks in other winds
• Oppenau Geroldseckle18 km S · Faces NW
• Merkur18 km NE · Faces NE, SW, WWorks in other winds
• Oppenau NordOst20 km S · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• Bad Griesbach (Vogtmaiers-Kanzel)20 km S
• Oppenau Ost21 km S · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds

Pilot notes