About this flying site
Many big xc flight has been made here, and more than one FAI world record has been made here. Actual out and return distance record for example.
Ratitovec paragliding site and weather forecast
Slovenian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Ratitovec.
Altitude1,638 m
Launch directionsS, SW, W
Coordinates46.2369, 14.0906
AreaSlovenian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Ratitovec is a mountain site in the Slovenian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,638 m. It works best in southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Ratitovec
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Ratitovec doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Just find your place near the refuge. For takeoff with East wind, go 300m East of the refuge.
Landing
An official landing is near Zelezniki town.
Access and parking
Well, in every case you will have to walk... From Prtovc village, you will have to walk 1h, if you walk quick carrying your wing.
Local weather notes
With East wind, condition are often rough
Flight rules
East from takeoff and around Zelezniki flight is authorized under 1000ft AGL #300m (6000ft during competition), and west from takeoff, flight flight is authorized under 9500ft (#2900m)
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Paragliding sites near Ratitovec
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