About this flying site
You can book tandem flight at LZ pizzeria Lijak !We offer(in a case of bad weather) visit to Postojna cave : http://www.postojnska-jama.si/ with transport and visit of some famus wine cellar!
Lijak - Lijac paragliding site and weather forecast
Slovenian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Lijak - Lijac.
Altitude571 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S, SW, W
Coordinates45.9635, 13.7236
AreaSlovenian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Lijak - Lijac is a hill site in the Slovenian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 571 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly, southerly, 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
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Lijak - Lijac
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Lijak - Lijac doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
PG/HG - ASL: 565m (HG can use take-off ramp at ASL of 850m) Lijak is one of the most favorite take-off places in Slovenia. Its special location offers an extraordinary number of flying days throughout the year.
Landing
PG / HG ASL : 65m LZ is a flat area near Smihel a little village at the 'foot' of Lijak flying area. At LZ is a litlle pizzeria called PIZZA & GRILL LIJAK where you can find all infos about flying, transport to TO, accomodation....
Access and parking
Check this page : http://lijak-slovenia.com/?page_id=13
Local weather notes
Check at local bar (pizzeria Lijak at LZ) about flying conditions !!!
Flight rules
Max 750m/AGL; North of TO: max 2900msl; over LZ: max 300m/AGL. AVOID flying LOW over ridge to the East during Bird nesting season. PLEASE USE LANDING STANDART APRPROCH!
Check current site guidance
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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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