Switzerland Paragliding Sites

Demanding, as it is narrow and drops steeply at the edge of the drop-off (landslide zone) (cliff launch!). In any case, we recommend a good command of the back take-off and an active flying style after take-off. How to get there: By car or train from Zurich to Leimbach; in Leimbach towards the retirement home (clearly visible high buildings), before the retirement home turn right towards Uetliberg, after approx. 200m the landing site with windsock is clearly visible. Parking lot: please note the regulations with the farmer Do not forget: Use the kettle to maintain the flying area. Landing and parking fee Fr. 5.00 per flight Further information about the flying area and the annual pass can be obtained from the Zurich Paragliding Club: www.pgzh.ch Small clearing on ridge. Just wide enough for one paraglider. Wind has to be easterly (so called Bise) between about 15 and 25 kmh. The take-off area is small, so a skillful reverse take-off technique is an advantage. As only one pilot can launch at a time, launch preparations must be carried out next to the launch site. Then pick up the glider and go to the launch site ready to fly. Start window: Bise No access by cars. Parking at the landing site. By public transport: Bus to Leimbach, Im Hüsli, and walk for about half an hour. Or take the cable car Adliswil-Felsenegg and walk comfortably on the ridge path for about 20 minutes. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 736m

Take the cable car from Oberdorf to Weissenstein. The starting point is a moderately steep meadow below the Kurhaus. Be sure to use the marked path. (May not be used by schools). launch site under the Kurhaus - large meadow. A snowy launch site below the Kurhaus Weissenstein. Well-known and popular airfield near Solothurn. Solothurn Region Tourism Main street 69 CH-4500 Solothurn Phone +41 (0)32 626 46 46 Fax +41 (0)32 626 46 47 info@solothurn-city.ch http://www.solothurn-city.ch balsthaltourism c/o Oensingen-Balsthal Railway Bahnhofplatz 1 CH-4710 Balsthal Tel: +41(0)62/391 04 77 http://www.tourismusbalsthal.ch/ 2 CHF per flight / take-off 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Cable car Weissenstein AG Station Oberdorf CH-4515 Oberdorf SO Phone: +41(0)32 622 18 27 Fax +41(0)58 327 51 81 Mobile +41(0)76 329 00 52 info@seilbahnweissenstein.ch http://www.seilbahnweissenstein.ch Flying School Balsthal In the moss CH-4710 Balsthal +41(0)62 391 12 14 info@flugschule-balsthal.ch http://www.flugschule-balsthal.ch clubs http://www.dcweissenstein.ch http://www.dcfalk.ch Altitude 1260m

By car or post bus to Mauborget (terminus), Starting point is a large meadow below the Paral'Aile Café, landing at Fontaines sur Grandson Mit dem Auto oder dem Postauto bis Mauborget, von dort zu Fuss zum Startplatz. Der Startplatz ist eine grosse Wiese. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1176m

The starting point is in a Keifernwald forest about 15 minutes from the mountain station. Frequent crosswinds only for experienced pilots. Starting point for cross country flights. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1380m

From Zug train station, take bus no. 11 or drive to the valley station of the Zugerbergbahn (Schoenegg). From the Zugerberg mountain station, walk to the Institut Montana and take the hiking trail in the direction of Schoenfels. After the first section of forest, leave the hiking trail and take the path on the right along the edge of the forest up to the launch site. The launch site is a flat meadow with 2 prominent trees and a large rock between them, windsock on the ridge. Please pay the take-off and landing fee of € 2 at the take-off site. Ideal very early in the year, in unstable weather conditions or on hot summer days in the evening. Take-off point at the large boulder, point 947, 10 minutes from the mountain station or even faster from the parking lot directly to the east. The launch site faces west and is very flat. Good launch technique is an advantage. Depending on the wind conditions, it can happen that you don't make it over the first treetops of the forest. In this case, you land on the large meadow in front of the trees and walk back up to the start. [Flight impressions from Zugi](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEcj6D1ahmQ) 1- and 2-seater Altitude 950m

In recent years, Alp Scheidegg has developed into the most attractive flying site in the greater Zurich area. The Delta Club Zuercher Oberland, which has been looking after the flying area for more than 35 years now, maintains an excellent infrastructure with a spacious take-off area right next to the Alp Scheidegg restaurant. 4 spacious landing sites are available in the valley, allowing deltas and paragliders to land safely. In Hueebli, the most frequented landing site, there are free parking spaces rented by the club. On Alp Scheidegg there are signposted pilot parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the launch site. These must be used, vehicles may not be parked in the restaurant parking lots. Due to the limited number of parking spaces, carpooling is recommended. In order to be able to meet the various needs of the pilots in the best possible way, the club offers a: day ticket for CHF 10, an annual ticket for CHF 50.- as well as the existing Club membership in the DCZO for NEW CHF 80.- (incl. JK) per year. (from 1.1.2013) The latter offers participation in the attractive club life with various events and further training. The respective tickets can be purchased at the Restaurant Alp Scheidegg and from club members present. The Alp Scheidegg flying area is located in the middle of TMA 2 Duebendorf, which is PERMANENTLY ACTIVE and whose LOWER LIMIT is 1700m above sea level. This means that the maximum permitted altitude of 1700m a.s.l. for hang glider pilots must be adhered to at all times, otherwise the area will be CLOSED! At certain times (Sat/Sun, MilOff) the gliding area Bachtel Ost Tel. 044 954 12 52 (duty manager Speck-Fehraltorf) can be activated. See also the notice at the launch site. During the vegetation period, landings may only be made in the designated part of the alpine meadow. Gliding area Bachtel East/West Gliding areas can be activated at weekends. This allows us to fly at altitudes of up to 2300m. Procedure: A) Status request via telephone (band announcement) at 043 816 22 99 (or radio 120.875 MHz) B) To activate, call 044 954 12 52[/B] (Speck-Fehraltorf dispatcher) or 043 816 39 03 (TWR Zurich). In exceptional cases, obtain activation or extension by radio from the Flight Information Center Zurich on 124.700 MHz. C) Entry into an open gliding area requires readiness to listen on frequency 122.300 MHz i.e: Entry without radio (min. receiver) is prohibited! Meteostation The current wind/temperature values can be called up on +41 31 511 07 14. In case of accidents Emergency call 144, Rega 1414, police 117 In the event of a tree landing, the rescue equipment is located in the small hut next to the fence next to the Alp Scheidegg restaurant. Too complicated, then look here www.paragliding365.com/index-p-image_details_20829_flightarea_6031.html You can always find more detailed and up-to-date information on the homepage of the Delta Club Zueri-Oberland www.dczo.ch [Edit] HG: ramp available (in principle) grassy meadow; be sure to observe the restrictions (see photo and information on site) Start window: Alp Scheidegg 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1200m

The Niederbauen, is a very simple flying area with a very large, continuously steepening launch site. Except in case of foehn or foehn tendency, any wind direction is possible even in moderate to strong winds thanks to the sheltered location. Basically, there is always a light thermal north-westerly wind in summer anyway (ideal starting point)! Huge TO; just a few steps from gondola/ restaurant. Large meadow flank that quickly drops steeply. Perhaps the most beautiful airfield on Lake Lucerne. The village of Emmetten is situated on a half-height site. The starting point is directly next to the top station of the cable car. On the large meadow launch site you start directly in the direction of the deep blue water. According to the exposition one often finds best flight or soaring conditions in the late afternoon. In summer the cable car runs until 19.00 o'clock. The landing place looks difficult at first sight, because it is strongly inclined. Nevertheless, it is relatively easy to approach and, depending on the prevailing valley wind situation, also equipped with a sufficiently long glide path. Tourismus Emmetten Dorfstrasse 28 CH-6376 Emmetten Tel:+41 (0) 41 620 15 64 Telefax +41 (0) 41 620 07 64 office@tourismus-emmetten.ch http://www.tourismus-emmetten.ch From Emmetten with the cable car on the Niedernauen. The starting point is northeast of the mountain inn. 1- and 2-seater / Training From Emmetten by cable car to Niederbauen. 8 min driving time, 2 cabins 8 persons, Fr. 12.- for one ascent, with GS Fr. 13 Retour Fr. 115 10er-Subscription, All year round in operation from 7.00 to 12 and 13 to 19.00 (April/October to 18.00, November to March to 17.00). In the summer evening operation from 19.00 to 22.00 o'clock (no subscriptions and annual tickets valid) Aerial cableway Niederbauen AG Phone: +41(0)41 620 33 40 Seelisbergstrasse 1 CH- 6376 Emmettes <font color="#ffff00">Sync by honeybunny <font color="#ffff00">niederbauen.bahn@bluewin.ch http://www.niederbauen.ch Flight schools Emmetten & Titlis AG Ischenstr.5 P.O. Box 100 CH-6376 Emmettes http://www.flugschule-emmetten.ch Phone +41-41-620 12 12 Altitude 1580m

Take the cable car from Beckenried to Klewenalp. The launch site is a flat meadow, then the edge of the terrain and steep terrain which is secured by a safety net. The launch site is a stone's throw to the east of the mountain station. The lift staff inform us that in winter "the launch site is not official and is therefore closed off. However, it can be used". Nobody knows the reasons for the incomplete closure. However, the real reason is probably the children at the neighboring children's ski lift. Start window: . 1- and 2-seater / Training Altitude 1590m