Fulseck Paragliding Sites

Winter starting point during ski operation. Dorfgastein, situated at the entrance to the Gastein Valley, has retained its village character to this day despite increasing tourism. From here, the Dorfgasteiner Bergbahn cable car connects the Fulseck and the launch sites for hang-gliders and paragliders around the summit station via two sections. The first thing that catches your eye when you leave the mountain station is the wooden ramp, which the hang gliders use as a "jump-off point" when there is wind from the east. For experienced paraglider pilots, there is only a small, easterly starting point on the ridge north of the mountain station. Anyway, the mountain is better suited for wind from western directions. Then kites and paragliders can start on the ski slope (only in summer) at the end of the lift routes northwest below the mountain station. From here it is not necessary to fly around the mountain ridge, as from the east launch sites. In winter, when skiing, it is possible to start in a westerly direction about 200 metres north of the mountain station. However, if you want to get on a cross-country flight early in the day, the Stubnerkogel is the place to be. Nevertheless, considerable distances from the Fulseck are also possible in the later stages of the day. The route is relatively easy and frequently flown towards Bad Gastein along the western flanks of the valley. In Dorfgastein there are two landing possibilities for paragliders. Experienced skiers can hover in directly on an inclined meadow below the car park at the valley station. However, houses, trees and a power line should be taken very seriously. Another landing site, which is also the main landing site for dragons, is located next to the main road towards Bad Hofgastein, about two kilometres from the valley station. In the terrain and with cross country flights the hunting, game and bird protection areas around the Fulseck should be considered absolutely. Spa and tourism association Bad Gastein: A-5640 Bad Gastein Phone: +43/6432/3393-560 Fax: +43/6432/3393-537 info@badgastein.at http://www.gastein.com 1- and 2-seater Gasteiner mountain railways AG Phone: +43/6432/6455-0 info@skigastein.com www.skigastein.com Gastein Flying Club Chairman: Michael Mair Tel: 00436641718139 E-mail: fliegerclubgastein@gmail.com Address: Breitenberg 73/2 A-5630 Bad Hofgastein Parataxi Gastein, Alois Grugger Tel: +43/(0)664/4232322 Altitude 2015m

Paragliders are not allowed to take off from and over the piste when skiing. The winter launch site is located approx. 200 m north of the mountain station. Steep starting place on the mountain ridge behind the west starting place. For practiced people only. Attention: You have to fly around the ridge from the east starting points! Dorfgastein, situated at the entrance to the Gastein Valley, has retained its village character to this day despite increasing tourism. From here, the Dorfgasteiner Bergbahn cable car connects the Fulseck and the launch sites for hang-gliders and paragliders around the summit station via two sections. The first thing that catches your eye when you leave the mountain station is the wooden ramp, which the hang gliders use as a "jump-off point" when there is wind from the east. For experienced paraglider pilots, there is only a small, easterly starting point on the ridge north of the mountain station. Anyway, the mountain is better suited for wind from western directions. Then kites and paragliders can start on the ski slope (only in summer) at the end of the lift routes northwest below the mountain station. From here it is not necessary to fly around the mountain ridge, as from the east launch sites. In winter, when skiing, it is possible to start in a westerly direction about 200 metres north of the mountain station. However, if you want to get on a cross-country flight early in the day, the Stubnerkogel is the place to be. Nevertheless, considerable distances from the Fulseck are also possible in the later stages of the day. The route is relatively easy and frequently flown towards Bad Gastein along the western flanks of the valley. In Dorfgastein there are two landing possibilities for paragliders. Experienced skiers can hover in directly on an inclined meadow below the car park at the valley station. However, houses, trees and a power line should be taken very seriously. Another landing site, which is also the main landing site for dragons, is located next to the main road towards Bad Hofgastein, about two kilometres from the valley station. In the terrain and with cross country flights the hunting, game and bird protection areas around the Fulseck should be considered absolutely. Spa and tourism association Bad Gastein: A-5640 Bad Gastein Phone: +43/6432/3393-560 Fax: +43/6432/3393-537 info@badgastein.at http://www.gastein.com 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Gasteiner mountain railways AG Phone: +43/6432/6455-0 info@skigastein.com www.skigastein.com Gastein Flying Club Chairman: Michael Mair Tel: 00436641718139 E-mail: fliegerclubgastein@gmail.com Address: Breitenberg 73/2 A-5630 Bad Hofgastein Parataxi Gastein, Alois Grugger Tel: +43/(0)664/4232322 Altitude 1998m

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Excellent cross-country mountain. Due to the alignment early starts are possible. Wonderful flight panorama. Cross-country flight possibilities: Cross-country flights are possible from spring onwards along the Gastein Valley without any problems. Larger routes are mainly flown to Pinzgau. At the southern end of the village there is the access to the Stubnerkogelbahn next to the railway station. With it you are 1,000 meters above Bad Gastein in about fifteen minutes. From the optically inconspicuous Stubnerkogel you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding peaks of the Hohe Tauern. To the north of the mountain station are the take-off points towards the east and north/northwest in the area of the transmitter mast. The east starting place invites with view of the Graukogel already early in the day to the entrance into the relatively safe thermal springs. From here the first 200 km FAI triangle was flown with a paraglider. The north launch site is a slightly sloping meadow behind the transmitter mast. Most cross-country flights take you in the morning along the eastern flanks of the Gastein Valley and then on to Pinzgau. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Gastein Flying Club Chairman: Michael Mair Tel: 00436641718139 E-mail: fliegerclubgastein@gmail.com Address: Breitenberg 73/2 A-5630 Bad Hofgastein Parataxi Gastein, Alois Grugger Tel: +43/(0)664/4232322 Altitude 2242m