Either from Grindelwald with the cable car to the Maennlichen or from Lauterbrunnen with the Wengernalp cable car to Wengen. Then take the cable car to the Maennlichen. From there 300m, 20min walk towards the Maennlichen summit. The starting area is fairly central between the cable car and the Maennlichen summit. You can start in two different directions. For the start towards the east (Grindelwald) practically the whole Maennlichen chain can be used. The launch site has some undulations and hollows. Light thermals at the tree line to Holenstein. Take-off towards Lauterbrunnen (west) is well suited in the flat couloir with a weak westerly wind. In the afternoon, however, there is strong sunlight on the steep western slope below the launch site. The resulting sometimes strong thermals can swirl the launch plateau. Quieter in the fall! The thermal access in the direction of Lauterbrunnen is directly in front of the launch site or to the left and right along the entire Maennliche Kette. Use is free of charge. The local Jungfrau Taechi club is the operator and authorized instructor.
Suitability
Normal take-off time towards Grindelwald 9:00 -12:00. Light thermals from 10:00 am. Normal take-off time towards Lauterbrunnen 9:00 - 17:00. Thermals from 13:00. Can be launched and flown in all normal weather conditions. Due to its easterly orientation it is ideal for a nice morning flight and especially in breezy conditions. Also suitable for beginners and large groups. On the west side towards Lauterbrunnen there are some strong thermals and only for experienced pilots. For landing in Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg, registration at the heliport is obligatory. Telephone Air Glacier Lauterbrunnen 0338560560
Take the cable car from Grindelwald to Männlichen. From there, walk to the launch site. The launch site is a moderately steep meadow.
Walking time: 15 min
Take-off direction: 67.5° - 112.5°
another starting point at the mountain station
1- and 2-seater
1- and 2-seater
Altitude 2340m
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