BEST PARAGLIDING SITES IN ESTONIA

Tabasalu Kakumäe Rannamöisa

The takeoff is located in the Tabasalu Nature Park. You can drive there by car and park near a large yellow house, which is the last point accessible by vehicle. From there, it's a 100-meter walk through the forest to reach the takeoff point. This takeoff is known as Rannamõisa and is situated on a relatively wide cliff. There is another takeoff point called Kakumäe, which might be located around Kakumäe beach on the other side of the bay. For more information or to share details, please email info@paraglidingspots.com. Region: Estonia Takeoff: The takeoff is in the Tabasalu Nature Park. Drive to the park, park near the large yellow house, and walk 100 meters through the forest to reach the takeoff. Landing: Landing is on a beach 200 meters to the right of the takeoff. Getting There: The best way to reach Tabasalu from Tallinn is by driving. Take Rannamõisa tee street, which will lead you to the right town. After passing the RIMI shopping center, turn right into the park and drive as far as you can until you reach the parking area. From there, it's a 100-meter walk to the takeoff. Flight Regulation: Note that the flying area is within the Tallinn airport CTR. Contact local pilots first. People to Contact: ParaglidingEE Flight logs and videos from this location can be found here: - [Vimeo Video 1](https://vimeo.com/100573946) - [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXT7e6sweyI) - [Vimeo Video 2](https://vimeo.com/70971563) - [Vimeo Video 3](https://vimeo.com/92492344)

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Türisalu Pank

Türisalu, Estonia offers a medium-difficult paragliding experience with a height of 20 meters and a length of 900 meters. This site is regularly used by experienced coastal pilots who enjoy soaring over steep cliffs and beautiful beaches. However, be aware that landing options are limited below, especially at high tide. It's advisable to consult with local pilots before flying here. The take-off area is near the second, unofficial parking spot, slightly to the right. Launching can be tricky as you need to inflate your wing in the lee. It's recommended to use the A and B riser technique if you are familiar with it. Only attempt take-off if you are confident in your ability to soar the cliff, as finding a landing spot below can be challenging. For more visual insights, you can check out these videos: - [Video 1](https://vimeo.com/71623382) - [Video 2](https://vimeo.com/73023377) - [Video 3](https://vimeo.com/132738176) - [Video 4](https://vimeo.com/70735231)

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Kuressaare

The paragliding site in Estonia has minimal information available. The height range is between 0 to 10 meters, and the site record is 0.2 km. This location is rarely used for paragliding activities.

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Kukruse hill

This small inland hill, with a height of 90 meters and a horizontal distance of 30 meters, is ideal for training and soaring. It's a great spot for beginners to practice their skills and for more experienced pilots to enjoy a relaxed flight. Check out this video for a glimpse of the location: [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/50321962).

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Kohtla-Jarve Valaste

This paragliding site in Estonia offers coastal soaring opportunities and is regularly used by pilots. The site has a height of 48 meters and holds a site record of 20.4 km.

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Paldiski Linn Pakri

This coastal soaring spot in Paldiski, Estonia, is frequently used and highly regarded. The natural takeoff is located along the ridge, but it's recommended to use the specified coordinates for safety. Launching is straightforward with moderate wind but becomes more challenging with winds exceeding 8 m/s. Landing options directly below the takeoff are very limited and depend on the tide. If you don't have enough lift, glide southwards (left-hand side) until you find a suitable landing area. The common landing practice is top landing, which is easy and safe near the takeoff area, preferably on the road. Emergency landings can be made on the narrow beach line below the takeoff. It's advisable not to launch if the wind is less than 6 m/s. Be cautious when the wind exceeds 8 m/s and avoid flying in winds of 10 m/s or more. For wind conditions, check www.4energia.ee (search for Pakri). To get there, drive to Paldiski and continue through the town to the old lighthouse. The takeoff is near the road on a gravel area. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tallinn, but be prepared to walk 3-4 km to the takeoff site. For more information, you can contact the ParaglidingEE club or Victor Usanov at +372 5597 5367. Visit their website at [ParaglidingEE](http://paragliding.ee/). Tourism highlights include the lighthouse and the town of Paldiski, a former military town that was closed to the public during the USSR era and housed submarines. Watch some flights from this location: - [Flight Video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si63P6MMe3w) - [Flight Video 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ-_526qqbY) - [Flight Video 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGyoNOy4-6Q) - [Flight Video 4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tnS1IqJ2uU) - [Flight Video 5](https://vimeo.com/108691250) - [Flight Video 6](https://vimeo.com/132741557)

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Mere Sillamae

This site in Estonia offers good coastal soaring opportunities. The height is 25 meters, and the length of the flight path is 10,000 meters, making it suitable for medium-level pilots. Toplanding is generally straightforward, but it is crucial to fly only at low tide due to the narrow beach. Some coastal cross-country flights are possible here. The site record for the first region is 30.8 km, while the second region boasts a site record of 31.2 km. For a visual overview, you can check out this video: [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGDmme0vp2o).

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