Germany Paragliding Sites

Accessible by funicular from Baden-Baden. Launch site is quite steep. Space for max. 2 umbrellas. Top terrain in the northern Black Forest. A historic funicular leads directly to the launch site (landing card and ascent to be purchased at the vending machine). The take-off area is located directly at the mountain station and is somewhat steep, but well leveled. Attention: Always keep enough distance to the cable car. With some thermals you can fly over Mercury and have a great view of Baden-Baden and the Rhine plain. XC fliers fly to the east or to Loffenau at the edge. The landing site is slightly sloping and not so easy (look carefully beforehand). The landing area is surrounded by trees and is also "bucky" in thermal conditions. The northeast takeoff is challenging. Here the snow situation is even more pronounced than at the west takeoff. https://www.schwarzwaldgeier.de/ 1 All pilots need a briefing by the terrain holder before the first flight at Merkur. The local wind conditions, turbulent areas and approaches to the landing sites shall be indicated separately. 2. pilots' motor vehicles may only be parked in designated parking spaces. 3. access to the starting areas must be via the Merkur railway from Baden-Baden or on foot via forest paths. The use of forest roads by motor vehicles to the take-off and landing areas is prohibited. 4. a flight operation regulation shall be drawn up by the holder of the terrain, which shall be coordinated with the DHV. 5. all pilots shall be informed on an information board of the legal smoking ban in the forest in the period from 1 March to 31 October (§41 para 3 Lan-deswaldgesetz). 6. training company is permitted in coordination with the terrain holder and with approval by the DHV (training permit). Student pilots must master the prerequisites for safe take-offs, flights and landings on Mercury. Training flights may only be carried out in weather conditions suitable for student pilots. Landings must be made at landing site 1 (Großmatte - Baden-Baden). Training flights at the northeast take-off site may only be carried out if the student pilots have completed at least 20 high-altitude flights at other take-off sites. 7) Organized events which go beyond normal flight operations (competitions, flight days, etc.) require the approval of the Lower Forestry Authority. Due to their location in the protected landscape area, organised events may also be granted nature conservation permission in accordance with the provisions of the Baden-Baden Landscape Protection Area Ordinance. 8 The landing site 2 ("Neuhaus / Staufenberg") is generally demanding and is an alternative landing site. The pilots are required to land as far as possible in the middle of the meadow with an appropriate distance to the road. No landings may be made during sheep-friction operation on the landing field. An arrangement takes place directly between association and Sheep farm. 9. should the pruning of trees or bushes become necessary, this shall be agreed in each case with the Lower Nature Conservation Authority and the Forestry Authority. 10. in the area of the landing site 1 below the Merkur railway there is a biotope protected by § 30 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act (in conjunction with § 33 of the Nature Conservation Act) in the western area of the property (biotope no. 223 - wet meadow on the Großmatte). The biotope must not be affected by the use of the property as a landing site. 11. landings outside the approved landing area shall be avoided at all costs. Guest pilots must be informed of this. 12. there is a model airfield in the area of Haueneberstein. An overflight altitude of at least 200 m GND must be maintained. 13. model flying on the take-off areas is prohibited. Model pilots are to be pointed out there. 14. a sufficient distance from the Merkur railway must be maintained. The provisions of the DHV Flight Operations Regulations for hang-gliders and gliders apply. The nature conservation permit according to § 5 of the Landscape Protection Area Ordinance Baden-Baden of the Environmental Agency Baden-Baden of 5.1.2016 is part of the external start permit. 16 It is recommended to start as far away from the top station as possible (left seen in start direction). Unexperienced pilots (pilots with less than 10 starts at Merkur) must start to the left of the staircase. 17. after take-off, you must first fly straight. A sufficient distance from the track must be maintained at all times. 18 The pilots must ensure before the start that there is no unwanted drift over the mountain railway. The choice of starting mode ("forward winding" or "reverse winding") must be adapted to the conditions and skill level. It is recommended to lay out the glider further down the slope and not at the edge of the path. 1- and 2-seater / Training http://www.stadtwerke-baden-baden.de/relaunch/merkurbergbahn/index.php Phone: 07221 - 277 577 Radio channel: LPD 08-08 *** 433.250 (Tsq 88.5) Altitude 651m

The Hochries is a flying mountain that meets many demands. It is especially worthwhile for experienced pilots. But beginners can also fly the mountain in the right flying conditions. Magnificent view of the foothills of the Alps and the Inn Valley. Starting point at the summit station north: Hang gliders: large steep wooden ramp with 0.5 m distance to the ground, paragliders: slightly lower well developed with running mats. Launch area at summit northwest: hangglider & paraglider: common launch area. Rehabilitated in 2014, widened and paved with grass. Paragliders give priority to launching hang gliders on the shared launch area. Windsocks or wind direction indicators are available - with south wind lee-conditionally wrong indication. Please always pay attention to the windsock or the flag at the summit! The launch sites for kites and paragliders are a few metres to the left of the mountain station. Perhaps the most welcoming club in Germany! Check out this video from the DFC Hochries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twC3tp7ef1U 1- and 2-seater / Training 1- and 2-seater / Training flying school Hochries, www.flugschule-hochries.de GSC Hochries, www.gsc-hochries.de DFC Hochries, www.dfc-hochries.de Altitude 1490m

also start direction south Winch towing area below the North Germany slag heap, offers good access to thermals. 900 m towing distance in east-west direction. https://www.gleitzeit-ev.de/ 1. when towing / flying on the east-west towing route, care must be taken that no persons on the adjacent field path are endangered (e.g. in case of cross wind and possible drift of the tow rope). If vehicles or persons approach the starting area, towing must be stopped. 2. all pilots are to be instructed in the permit and the conditions. The field path "Gartenstraße" may not be flown over with the tow rope attached. 3. for each day of flight, a flight director shall be appointed to implement the requirements and necessary measures. 4. step towing may only be carried out on the north-south towing section. Do not fly over the field path "Gartenstraße" in the south with the tow rope attached. The "Vietengraben" bordering to the north may also not be flown over. The necessary DHV conditions for step towing must be fulfilled. 5. the landscape protection exemptions of the district of Wesel from 25.03.04 and 06.03.06 are part of this permit. 1-seater / Training 1-seater / Training Altitude 38m

Excellent training and practice slope with soaring potential. The Harsberg is the top area of the Harsberger Gleitschirm- und Drachenclub and is flown all year round. The beautiful meadow launch site is flat. Most of the time there is a stronger wind from the southwest. Altitude difference over 120 m. Beware of wind from northwest or south. Then there is a danger of rotors. The distance record of the Harsberg is over 150 km. Information at: http://www.harsbergflieger.de/ Thuringian Tourism Ltd. Willy Brandt Square 1 D-99084 Erfurt, Germany Phone: +49(0)361 / 37 42 0 Fax: +49(0)361 / 37 42 299 service@thueringen-tourismus.de http://www.thueringen-tourismus.de/ 1. the bird protection hedges below the road and the areas behind the seating area "Auf dem Harsberg" are bird breeding areas and must not be disturbed. 2. no new paths may be created. Paths marked in the cadastre and still existing in the corridor are to be used. 3. the disposal of any garbage on the airfield is to be guaranteed. 6. zone 1 (nature reserve zone) of the nature park may not be overflown. 7. soil erosion should be avoided wherever possible. The vegetation of the semi-dry grassland and the other meadow sections is to be preserved as far as possible. 8. for guest pilots with a limited pilot's licence (A-licence) an initial briefing for take-off and landing site is required for strong wind take-offs. 1-seater / Training 1- and 2-seater / Training none http://www.harsbergflieger.de/ Altitude 465m

Paragliding practice slope https://fscfranken.de 1- and 2-seater / Training FCS Franks Altitude 480m

Cliff launch launch site is located in nature reserve, similar to cliff start 80m high, 1000m long slope edge with good soaring properties in foehn conditions. Thermal connection can be found relatively often and used for cross country activities. Due to the cliff-like launch area a demanding flying area. A flying area frequently used by club members and many guest pilots. 1-seater with briefing 1-seater with briefing Altitude 434m

Ski run, narrow corrador The Buchberg starting point is located in a forest aisle (ski lift). Therefore only start when the wind is present. Observe supra-regional wind direction. Information at the club. 1-seater with limited LFS 1-seater with limited LFS Altitude 620m

Altitude 35m

Wind direction from 30° - 170°, not with west wind or foehn on Zugspitze > 35 km/h. Dangers: with north wind small rotors in the area of take-off, with west wind empty motors / Leethermik (note wind sack on top station and flags on blasting lane and remain ready to run!) After the start turn left as soon as possible - do not fly into Reintal! 1st Osterfelder east starting place, south of the mountain rescue (main starting place): a. It may only be started if there are no pedestrians on the way below the starting point. b. The minimum safety heights and distances to persons, buildings and cableways must be observed. The detonating ropes above the starting site must be observed. The pilots must be informed of this. c. For safety reasons, the departure to the landing site must take place in good time and with sufficient altitude. d. A briefing is mandatory for all pilots. 2nd Osterfelder launch site Bergwachthütte: a. At the start, pay attention to the lift route. b. It may only be started if there are no pedestrians on the way below the starting point. c. The minimum safety heights and distances to persons, buildings and cableways must be observed. The pilots must be informed of this. d. Departures to the landing site must be made in good time and with sufficient altitude. e. Starts may only take place in perfect weather conditions. f. A briefing is mandatory for all pilots. 3rd Osterfelder north starting place HG, ramp: a. Sufficient safety distance must be maintained from the Alpspitzbahn. b. Students may only take off if they have already completed 10 high-altitude flights in another flight area. 4th Osterfelder north starting place GS: a. Sufficient safety distance must be maintained from the Alpspitzbahn. b. Students may only take off if they have already completed 15 high-altitude flights in another flight area. c. It may only be started if the gondola of the Hochalmbahn is in the station. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 2038m

06.05.2022: The new construction of the Nebelhornbahn has now been completed. The take-off area is usable again. Launch site closed since 23.7.19 for safety reasons. A material ropeway was built for the new construction of the Nebelhornbahn. This leads through the launch site at Höfatsblick. For safety reasons, the launch site Höfatsblick/Probsthaus is therefore closed until the completion of the work. At the Zeigersattel a clear launch area is fenced in and can be used by paragliders. Current info on https://www.odv-allgaeu.de/news Follow the flight rules! The take-off place Höfatsblick/Probsthaus is closed since 23.7.19. For the new construction of the Nebelhornbahn a material ropeway was built. It leads through the starting point at Höfatsblick. For safety reasons, the launch site is therefore closed until the work is completed. At the Zeigersattel a small take-off area is fenced in and can be used by paragliders. Important: Current information and map on access to the Zweigersattel as well as prohibited areas can be found at https://www.odv-allgaeu.de/news The Nebelhorn is one of the most attractive flying sites in Germany. The location in the high alpine Allgäuer Alps is impressive. All around, the flying area can be described as challenging. The main take-off point is the Edmund-Probst-Haus at the Edmund-Probst-Haus mountain station. Here you start to the west. This is also where training takes place. The Nebelhorn summit with two further starting points is reached in another cable car section. The Nebelhorn summit launch site (west of the summit station) may only be used by particularly experienced pilots with an unlimited aviation licence. Instruction required. Two-seater launches only after special approval by the ODV. The Nebelhorngipfel- terrace launch site (below the summit station) may also only be used by experienced pilots with an unlimited pilot's license. Stable wind conditions are mandatory. Instruction required. Take-offs may only take place parallel to the ropes of the cable car. Prerequisite for take-offs is a non-slip surface, appropriate weather conditions and flying experience. In winter, a winter launch site will be created at the summit in coordination with the Nebelhornbahn AG. A further starting point is further west (Gaißfuß), which can be reached on foot. The Gaißfuß is much easier than the Nebelhorn summit. The landing site Oibele is bordered by trees and can be described as turbulent. Pilots can also land on the Seealpe at the Speichersee (keep your distance). Further information from the club: http://www.odv-allgaeu.de/ . Binding is the Flight Site Regulations of the ODV. http://www.odv-allgaeu.de/ 1. the take-off area at the Nebelhorn summit may only be used by pilots with an unlimited pilot's license. 2. a minimum distance of 100 m from the slope shall be maintained in the Seealpe wildlife sanitation area. For en-route flights outside the main flight sector the marking of the aircraft is required. In all other respects the "Flugordnung Nebelhorn" of the ODV applies in the respective current version. This is part of the present permission. The ODV has to coordinate the content of the "Flugordnung Nebelhorn" with the DHV. 3. two-seater starts at the Nebelhorn summit may only take place after instruction and approval by the ODV. The certification for pilots is based on the requirements of the ODV with visual inspection and confirmation by the ODV. In particular, pilots may only be admitted if they can demonstrate sufficient experience and safe handling of the glider. Two-seater starts may only be carried out in stable wind conditions between 5 - 15 km/h, starting direction 200° plus / minus 20°. In case of unsafe ground or weather conditions, take-off is prohibited. The following starting places are not affected by these requirements with regard to double-seater starts: Foghorn Probsthaus, foghorn Probsthaus, foghorn Probsthaus South. 1- and 2-seater / Training 1- and 2-seater / Training http://www.das-hoechste.de/sommer/bahnen/oeffnungszeiten/nebelhornbahn.html Altitude 1932m