Walensee Paragliding Sites

From Weesen by car to Amden. From there on foot to the transmitter tower. The launch site is a small place to lay out, followed by a very steep short meadow. Caution: In Bise or on thermally good days there is usually a strong valley wind. So fly to Weesen early enough, otherwise you will get wet feet! PUBLIC TRANSPORT By bus from Post Weesen to Post Amden, then 40 minutes on foot. By car From Weesen by car to Amden. From there walk to the transmission tower. (No driving between 13:30 and 17:00 on Sundays and public holidays). Only a few parking spaces, top landing is difficult. The launch site is a small area for laying out, followed by a very steep short meadow. Uneven and difficult runway. Caution: In Bise or on thermally good days there is usually a strong valley wind. So fly to Weesen early enough, otherwise you will get wet feet! Take money with you - entry fee. Walking time: about 40 minutes. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1110m

Maschgenkamm launch site, summer only. The S-SE launch site directly below the restaurant terrace is challenging! The W-NW launch site is moderately difficult but not suitable for southwest winds. The official landing site in Walenstadt is easy to reach by paraglider along the west edge. There is no official landing site in Unterterzen. There is no winter launch site on the Maschgenkamm! http://www.gc-spitzmeilen.ch 1- and 2-seater http://www.flumserberg.ch Altitude 1991m

Steep meadow below the light-colored limestone slabs of the Mattstock, 1 km west of Alp Walau. From Alp Walau, follow the marked path in the direction of Ob Furgglen to the tree line. From the tree line straight up to the launch site. Altitude 1675m

Start into the Glarnerland... The "summit meadow" is extremely bumpy, steep and requires clean work. Altitude 1865m

Transportation by post bus from Flums train station to Tannenheim and then by cable car via a middle station to the Prodkamm. Take-off point west: directly at the windsock mast, simply on a medium-steep meadow, in strong westerly winds go down far enough so that you are not blown downwind at the start Take-off site west-northwest at the top of the Prodkamm: moderately difficult on uneven terrain, short runway to the decision line Launch site north-east: down by the windsock mast: easy, but only in good wind conditions as the runway is short up to the intersecting hiking trail Take-off point north: on Boedeli below the Prodkamm summit: moderately difficult on uneven terrain Special remark: When looking for thermals in the direction of Schilstal, do not lose too much altitude and then fly north out of the valley, as a high-voltage power line crosses the entire valley at the exit. Landing is in Flums. Flight area support: www.gc-spitzmeilen.ch Annual ticket 2013 : 25.- Day ticket 5.- Information from the flight area manager: Tel.: 079 427 99 77 Email: flugdienst@gc-spitzmeilen.ch Next to the top station of the chairlift, steep and slightly hilly meadow. Start window: - Altitude 1930m

Transportation by cable car with two options: Either from Flums train station by post bus to Tannenboden. Then continue by cable car to Maschgenkamm or from Unterterzen, cable car to Tannenboden and on to Maschgenkamm. Starting direction: W-N: Degree of difficulty: medium The launch site is a moderately steep alpine meadow. After the start, fly out in a westerly direction until you have flown over the wooden fence, then along the edge in a northerly direction. Depending on the thermal updraft, turbulence may occur when flying over the wooden fence. Take-off direction east: Difficulty: difficult The launch site is a steep, stony and bumpy meadow below the garden restaurant. The launch procedure is only for experienced launchers. Special remark: When looking for thermals in the direction of Schilstal, do not lose too much altitude and fly north out of the valley. A large high-voltage power line crosses the entire Schilstal valley at the valley exit. Land in Walenstadt or Flums. Flight area support: www.gc-spitzmeilen.ch Annual ticket 2013 : 25.- Day ticket 5.- Information from the flight area manager: Tel.: 079 427 99 77 Email: flugdienst@gc-spitzmeilen.ch The launch site is a moderately steep alpine meadow. Start window: - Altitude 1920m

The starting places are generally rather demanding. Some runways are very short! Season: Whole year (see aerial cableway timetable) Transport: funicular railway and aerial cableway. Depending on the starting point, there is still a 20-minute walk to be made. Dangers: Since the runways are sometimes very short, you should not start with too little wind. In summer, thermal rotors can also be built on the southwestern edge. Do not start on foehn. Game protection: no flights at the eastern take-off point from 14 May to 14 June. Fees: The take-off / landing fee of 5 Fr. per day is voluntary. In case of bad weather, the fee includes a free ride downhill with the train. If you have not paid a take-off/landing fee, you will have to pay for any downhill run. Comment: The Chaeserrugg is a challenging flying area. If the conditions are right, however, you are in one of the most beautiful areas. The view of the Saentis, the Alpstein and Lake Walen is unique. Start window: All year round Altitude 2214m

The starting places are generally rather challenging. Some of the runways are very short! Season: All year round (see cable car timetable) Transportation: Funicular and cable car. Depending on the launch site, there is a further 20-minute walk. Dangers: As some of the runways are very short, you should not take off if there is too little wind. In summer, thermal rotors can also develop on the south-western edge. Do not take off in foehn. Wildlife protection: No flying at the eastern launch site from May 14 - June 14. Fees: The take-off / landing fee of CHF 5 per day is voluntary. In case of bad weather, the fee includes a free descent by cable car. If you have not paid the take-off / landing fee, you have to pay for the descent. Rating: The Chaeserrugg is a challenging flying area. However, if the conditions are right, you are in one of the most beautiful areas. The view of the Saentis and the entire Alpstein as well as Lake Walen is unique. Relatively difficult without snow, as it is very hilly and rocky, easier in winter. Be careful in strong southerly winds, it could be a foehn! Start window: All year round Altitude 2293m

From the mountain station approx. 200m in a north-easterly direction. In breezy conditions you can soar along the entire flank of the Chäserrugg. If you are not planning a long hike, you should not soar too far down... Beautiful launch site above Lake Walen. Very thermal terrain on the south side - can also be turbulent. The scenery along the south walls is great. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 2255m

Beautiful launch site above Lake Walen. Very thermal terrain on the south side - can also be turbulent. The scenery along the south walls is great. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 2193m