Located at an altitude of 1850 meters with a height difference of approximately 650 meters, this site is occasionally used and is ideal for calm north wind soaring. Cross-country flights are rarely possible. The best route to the club landing site is via Niederpolster. If you gain altitude, you can also head directly, though the lee effect is usually not very pronounced. Flights in the region of Präbichl, Austria, can be viewed here: [17 flights near this point](http://www.soaringclub.net/). The site record is 28.1 km. For more information, visit the [Soaring Club](http://www.soaringclub.net/) and check the [interactive map](http://members.aon.at/soaringclub/PolsterInfo/Praebichl.html). Take-off points: - Polster - Dreieck: Facing southeast and south, medium difficulty, at an altitude of 1810 meters. The slope narrows towards the top and is quite steep. - West Start: Facing southwest and west, medium difficulty, at an altitude of 1840 meters. There are two west-facing take-off points depending on the wind. - North Start: Facing north and northeast, easy difficulty, at an altitude of 1860 meters. Ideal for north wind soaring with a stunning mountain backdrop. Flight: The Polster is situated in the Eisenerzer Alps. The best thermal entry point is at Niederpolster. From there, you can connect to Pfaffenstein (NW), Rössel (SW), and Leobner Mauer (E). The eastern side of Polster features mostly forested mountains, while the western side is more rugged and alpine. Thermals can range from gentle to strong. Landing: The main landing site is at Präbichl Pass near the Soaring Clubhouse. It is narrow but long, making it easy to land as the wind comes from only two directions. Be cautious of the venturi effect between Rössel and Polster when there is more wind. A unique experience is the 'Hausstrecke,' a top landing at Reichensteinhütte (2166 meters). This is an easy task in west wind conditions with light thermals. Nearby, there is an adapted bathing pond since 2002, which also hosts the Präbichl diving school. It's a great place to cool off after a long, hot flight. For walk and fly tours, you can head to the Eisenerzer Donnersalm. More information is available at Sport Zauner Eisenerz. Soaring conditions vary: west wind on the Eisenerzer side, north to northeast on the backside, and south to southeast in the Polsterkar. Cable Car: The Polster-Classic operates during winter, holidays, weekends, and other special days. For more information, contact Polster Lift at Tel.: 03849 6370 or Ski Arena at Tel.: 03849 60600. Landing Sites: - Club Landing Site: Medium difficulty, at an altitude of 1190 meters. The site is narrow but long, making it easy to land as the wind comes from only two directions. Close the landing pattern early with OSO wind due to the venturi effect in the valley. - Gsollkurve: Medium difficulty, at an altitude of 840 meters. Another good landing option, but there is no windsock. You will need to take a bus or hitchhike back to the pass. - Football Field Eisenerz: Easy difficulty, at an altitude of 750 meters. An additional landing option with a windsock available. For more detailed information, visit [Polster Info](http://www.8ung.at/paragleiter/Infos/PolsterInfo/PolsterInfoGesamt.htm).