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Altenberg - rocher du coucou

North-east-facing ridge site · 300 m takeoff

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Overview

Altenberg - rocher du coucou is a hill site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 300 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in northerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • SXB Strasbourg Airport35 km
  • FKB Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport78 km
  • BSL EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg79 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Altenberg - rocher du coucou; 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.

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Altenberg - rocher du coucou.

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Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

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