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Altitude: 1310 meters, Height Difference: approximately 630 meters. This site is frequently used, especially in spring (April/May) when it offers excellent cross-country flying opportunities. Top landing is possible.
Main launch site. Suitable for beginners, located above Schnifis. In summer, a strong valley wind can blow. Day or annual passes are required for this site.
Region: Austria. Site record: 239.4 km. For more information, visit: [Schnifis Paragliding](https://www.fca.at/wiki/Schnifis).
Access: Cable car, toll road. Suitable for paragliders and hang gliders. Approved training site. From the mountain station, it is a 2-minute walk east along the road. See the detailed map of the Schnifis flying area.
Terrain: Meadow. Special features include a parking lot directly at the launch site and a toll machine (coins only) near the small barn by the mountain station. Be aware of rotors in the launch area during strong west winds and the risk of tailwind in summer.
Directly at the mountain station. Windsock available.
In the afternoon, from around 1 PM, there is often downdraft or crosswind at the Hensler launch site.
Spring thermals are characteristic of this area. However, even at the end of summer and in autumn, Schnifnerberg offers good thermal and cross-country flying opportunities. Schnifis is a beautiful flying area for southern winds, but launches are also possible with west winds. After flying, you can land in Schnifner Ried and practice ground handling.
Cross-country flights can be made in various directions. To the south, Switzerland beckons, and the Rhine Valley calls from the west. The best routes are towards Montafon and Arlberg. The site record, set by Simon Penz in 2008, is an impressive 198 km.
Difficulty: Be mindful of rotors at the launch site. The valley wind can cause issues in summer, as can strong west winds. In summer, side and tailwinds from the valley wind systems can quickly develop, usually leaving a short launch window around noon.
Cable Car Contact: Tel: +43 (0)5524 / 81590
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