About this flying site
ATTN: no petrol/ gas available in 'Gsiesertal': > fill up at Welsberg/ Mongulefo!
Gsiesertal -Uwaldalm- Spielalm paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Gsiesertal -Uwaldalm- Spielalm.
Altitude2,068 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates46.8523, 12.2653
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Gsiesertal -Uwaldalm- Spielalm is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,068 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Gsiesertal -Uwaldalm- Spielalm
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Gsiesertal -Uwaldalm- Spielalm doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
> Uwaldalm: about 100m above the actual almhut (can be more/ less depending on thermal conditions). > Spielalm: walk for about 45min from Uwaldalm: huge plateau, also permitting toplandings; normally windsock available.
Landing
Bruggen: check for actual landing field!! >> Land only, where the grass is low or has been recently cut!
Access and parking
follow 'Pustertal' to 'Welsberg (Monguelfo)', then turn N into 'Gsisertal' to 'St.Martin (San Martino di Casies)'. Park at 'Talschlusshuette', then follow track to 'Uwaldalm': about 1.5 - 2hrs.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Gsiesertal -Uwaldalm- Spielalm
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Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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