Germany Paragliding Sites

Accessible by funicular from Baden-Baden. Launch site is quite steep. Space for max. 2 umbrellas. The Merkur is a real top area in the northern Black Forest. The starting area was created by hurricane Lothar and the persuasion of the Black Forest vultures. In many working hours in 2006, a further launch site was set up to the northeast. In 2012, the west launch site was enlarged. A historic funicular railway leads directly to the take-off point (landing card and ascent can be obtained from the vending machine). The starting area is directly at the mountain station and is a bit steep, but well levelled. Attention: Always keep sufficient distance to the lane. With a little thermals you can overhear Mercury and have a great view of Baden-Baden and the Rhine plain. XC planes fly east or to Loffenau to the edge. The landing place is slightly sloping and not quite so easy (take a close look beforehand). The landing site is surrounded by trees and is also "stubborn" under thermal conditions. The northeast launch is demanding. Here the snow situation is even more pronounced than at the western start. http://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. Instruction by the club and air traffic controllers. 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 slagheap North Germany. Compared to the slope start at the Halde, the towing start offers a better entry into the thermals. 900 m towing distance in east-west direction. If there is too much wind, the pilots of Gleitzeit e.V. play hard with their gliders. Operation after consultation with the club. 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. Info at the club 1-seater / Training 1- and 2-seater / Training none http://www.harsbergflieger.de/ http://www.panoramio.com/photo/15113303 http://www.panoramio.com/photo/15149102 http://www.panoramio.com/photo/10328850 http://www.panoramio.com/photo/10328651 Camping: Camping park Eisenach Bernd Potter Lake Altenberg 1 D-99819 Wilhelmsthal Phone: +49 (0) 36 91 / 21 56 37 Fax: +49 (0) 36 91 / 21 56 07 Campingpark-Eisenach@t-online.de http://www.campingpark-eisenach.de Altitude 465m

Top landings possible above the launch site The Vogelberg is an attractive slope area with a height difference of 150 m of the IG Vogelberg. It's an aisle. The wind must be exactly on the slope. The starting conditions are demanding. Instruction and registration is required for all pilots! Problem: High trees in the underhang. Therefore only starts with perfect downwind conditions. Access via Kirchendemenreuth. Guest regulation: Either a year Viniette at a value of 140.- €, or a daily membership of 10.- €. Included, a free return service on cross country flights, as well as the use shelter at the launch site. The owner of an annual viniette is automatically a member of the Interessengemeinschaft Vogelberg. Instruction and registration with IG Vogelberg is absolutely necessary. 1. top landings are only allowed on the area above the take-off area. 2 For top landings the pilots need a briefing by the terrain holder. 3. persons who are in the area of the take-off and top landing area must not be endangered by top landings. Coordinate parking situation with terrain holder. Guest regulation: Either a year Viniette at a value of 140.- €, or a daily membership of 10.- €. Included, a free return service on cross country flights, as well as the use shelter at the launch site. The owner of an annual viniette is automatically a member of the Interessengemeinschaft Vogelberg. 1-seater with limited LFS 1-seater with limited LFS Altitude 620m

Altitude 466m

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

The starting places at the Laber are demanding and not suitable for beginners. Therefore the mountain is also rather little frequented. A great view from the Laber with a good option for cross country flights to the west (Tegelberg). Ascent with the Laberbahn, information about regulations and landing card at the valley station; SP Nord very steep, with slippery underground really difficult, SP Süd only for kites (adventurous ramp) LP is big enough, lies north of the swimming pool at the Klubhütte (5 minutes to the valley station); swimming pool and Nato building do not fly over. The mountain railway takes non flying pilots back to the valley. Alternative sites: "Hörnle" in Oberammergau or the Garmisch flight sites "Wank" and "Osterfelder". Pilots who do not hold a B-licence may only use the north take-off area. 2-seater, training 1-seater 2-seater, training 1-seater Laberbergbahn: 08822 4770 Altitude 1682m

Upper takeoff direction NW (besides the cablecar mountain station): Mostly a lot of pilots - you have to queue already prepared for take-off. This can cause quite a lot of sweat. Often wonderful smooth flights with still good thermals in the late afternoon - about 5 pm.In case of constant wind from NE experienced pilots can also take off to NE over a ramp - but first ask one of the locals/tandem pilots if it is safe enough!!lower takeoff (picture 2 & 3)is a bit of a hike from the top, but easy set up. Lower take off is a narrow chute and winds will rotate in there. Watch the winds comming up carefully as there is a rock wall on right side that can cause pain. The Tegelberg is the classic airfield. You simply have to have flown it! The flight over the royal Neuschwanstein with hang-glider or paraglider is a flying highlight. But you are not alone with this idea: air containing nylon is not uncommon! The Tegelberg flight regulations must be observed; information at the valley station of the Tegelberg cable car, the Flugschule Aktiv (Harti Waitl) http://www.flugschule-aktiv.de and at the Ostallgäuer Gleitschirmflieger e.V. association http://www.oal-gs.de; As there is always a lot going on at the Tegelberg, launch preparations such as line sorting and putting on the harness must be carried out outside the launch area. The best way to start is with the glider gathered together. Two-seater launches only after approval by the Tegelbergbahn in coordination with the local flying schools (Tegelberg flying school, Fischer flying school and Aktiv flying school). Every pilot needs a new "green instruction card" since spring 2012. A pilot's licence and proof of insurance must also be presented at the valley station, otherwise no transport by cable car. Click here for more information: http://www.tegelbergbahn.de/sommer/gleitschirm-drachenfliegen.html Important: Always keep a sufficient safety distance from the cable car! Alternative starting places on the ski slope (in summer). Always observe the landing volte (separate for hanggliders and paragliders). Fly over a road with a minimum height of 10 m. http://www.tegelbergbahn.de/sommer/gleitschirm-drachenfliegen.html Gastflieger-FAQ: https://www.oal-gs.de/gelaende/faq-fuer-gastpiloten/ 1- and 2-seater / Training 1- and 2-seater / Training Mountain railway: http://www.tegelbergbahn.de/ Altitude 1696m