Langevelderslag

Overview

Langevelderslag is a hill site in Netherlands with a recorded launch elevation of 7 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

• Official KNVvL take-off region Noordwijk, Licence required Beware: Barbed wire at dune base. Not suited for beginners Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

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

• Hillegom7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Noordwijk8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Lisse8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• KeukenhofCulture · 6 km awayFlower garden in the Netherlands
• LAM MuseumCulture · 6 km awayArt museum in Lisse, Netherlands
• Noordwijk LighthouseCulture · 7.1 km awayLighthouse
• Museum of Comic ArtCulture · 7.6 km awayMuseum in Noordwijk, Netherlands
• HartekampCulture · 8.4 km awayDutch botanical garden
• KareolCulture · 9.6 km awayCastle in Aerdenhout, The Netherlands
• Groenendaal ParkOutdoors · 10 km awayPark in Heemstede, the Netherlands

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

• Wijk aan Zee23 km N · Faces W
• Aarlanderveen OW26 km SE · Faces E, WWorks in other winds
• Aarlanderveen ZN26 km SE · Faces N, SWorks in other winds
• Egmond aan Zee35 km N · Faces W
• Camperdune47 km N
• Nedereindseplas50 km SE · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Petten54 km N · Faces W–NW
• Houten60 km SE · Faces NE, SWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes