Take-off
above Paolina gondola station; space for 2 or 3 gliders. Uneven terrain.
Rosengarten/ Catinaccio -Paolina (Karersee) paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Rosengarten/ Catinaccio -Paolina (Karersee).
Altitude2,187 m
Launch directionsSW, W
Coordinates46.4159, 11.6164
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Rosengarten/ Catinaccio -Paolina (Karersee) is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,187 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in north-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 Rosengarten/ Catinaccio -Paolina (Karersee)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Rosengarten/ Catinaccio -Paolina (Karersee) doesn't cover.
Campitello-Canazei-Col Rodellanortherly or southerly wind, 14 km away · 2,360 m · N, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalCorvara Boè - Vallonnorth-easterly wind, 22 km away · 2,195 m · NE, SE, S launch · thermalTognolaeasterly wind, 23 km away · 2,162 m · E, SE, S launch · thermalCampitello-Canazei-Locomotivasouth-easterly wind, 16 km away · 2,317 m · SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Gondola from Karersee (also parking) to Paolina; then hike about 15-20' to launch
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Rosengarten/ Catinaccio -Paolina (Karersee)
Rosengarten/ Catinaccio -Kölnerhütte3 km away · 2,282 m · W launch · ridge soaring and thermalSpitzbuhel -Siusi/ Seis am Schlern13 km away · 1,913 m · NW launch · thermalCampitello-Canazei-Col Rodella14 km away · 2,360 m · N, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalCampitello-Canazei-Belvedere16 km away · 2,340 m · SW, W launch · thermalCampitello-Canazei-Brodol16 km away · 2,077 m · W launch · ridge soaring and thermalCampitello-Canazei-Locomotiva16 km away · 2,317 m · SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermal
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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