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Description
Malbun, situated at an altitude of 1600 meters, offers a serene paragliding experience in the summer, contrasting with its bustling winter ski scene. This high valley is the highest settlement in the country. On pleasant summer afternoons, you might spot a golden eagle soaring above, part of the Galina Falconry's bird of prey show.
Paragliders launch from Sareiserjoch, 400 meters above Malbun, accessible via a chairlift ride followed by a 30-minute hike. The moderately sloping alpine meadow faces west, providing a stunning view of the Malbun basin, surrounded by rugged ridges and peaks. The flight path follows the Gamsgrat ridge to the Drei Kapuziner peaks, requiring a crossing of the Saminatal valley. Missing the thermals here means a quick return to Malbun. To reach Vaduz, pilots need to gain about 700 meters above Sareis, but the view of the Rätikon mountain range is worth the effort. After landing in Vaduz, enjoy a pizza and fine wine from the Liechtenstein Hofkellerei at the nearby Luce restaurant.
Sareiserjoch is best visited when thermals are expected. The launch site is at 2000 meters, but the landing site in Vaduz, about ten kilometers northwest, is only reachable from an altitude of around 2700 meters. Without thermals, you'll land in Malbun, where there are landing options on gently sloping terrain at the eastern edge of the village.
Coordinates: N 47° 05‘ 40.1“ / E 009° 37‘ 31.6“
Orientation: Southwest – West – Northwest
Difficulty: The moderately sloping meadow facing west is of medium difficulty for takeoff.
Altitude Difference: 400 to 1,550 meters
Landing Sites: Malbun or Vaduz
Access: From the Schwefel bus stop, take bus line 21 directly to the center of Malbun, then continue with the chairlift to Sareis. The sun terrace of the Sareis mountain restaurant is a great place to relax before the 30-minute hike along the ridge towards Augustenberg. There are ample parking spaces at the entrance to Malbun.
Chairlift Malbun to launch site Sareis at 2000 meters above sea level. The ramp is only for experienced hang gliders. Nearby, there is a natural launch site for paragliders.
General Information:
Use the official takeoff and landing sites. You can fly over populated areas within the glide angle range. Outside this range, fly as high as possible.
www.gleitschirmclubvaduz.li
Hazards:
Valley wind. In the Rhine Valley, the already strong valley wind is intensified by north wind or Bise. Be cautious in lee areas and near thermal activity close to slopes, which can cause turbulence. Observe the smoke plume at the incineration plant in Buchs. In extreme cases, landing near the Rhine (Delta landing site Triesen) is recommended.
Difficulty:
Potentially strong valley wind in the afternoon.
Do not fly during Föhn conditions!
Very turbulent south wind (can quickly become a storm).
Please respect the wildlife!
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