Zeltingen-Rachtig

Overview

Zeltingen-Rachtig is a flatland site in Germany with a recorded launch elevation of 342 m. It works best in north-easterly, easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Zeltingen-Rachtig; 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.

• Wittlich8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Bernkastel-Kues8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Traben-Trarbach10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• High Moselle BridgeCulture · 1 km awayBridge in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
• Weingut Joh. Jos. PrümCulture · 4.8 km awayGerman winery
• Staffelter HofCulture · 6.6 km awayWinery, distillery and guest house
• SpringiersbachCulture · 8.9 km awayMonastery in Germany
• Franz Wilhelm Langguth ErbenCulture · 9.1 km awayGerman Winery
• Weingut Fritz HaagCulture · 6.3 km awayGerman winery

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

• Ürzig3 km NE
• Erden4 km NE
• Graach6 km SE · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Graach6 km SE
• Burgen10 km S · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
• Neumagen-Dhron12 km SW · Faces NE–SE
• Rivenich13 km SW · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Klusserath16 km SW · Faces S–WWorks in other winds

Pilot notes