BEST PARAGLIDING SITES IN LATVIA

Vecaki

This location is rarely used and is primarily known for local coastal soaring. There is some uncertainty about whether it is exclusively a paramotor takeoff site. If you have additional information, please email info@paraglidingspots.com.

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Jurkalne alternative

This site features a cliff takeoff with a height of 10 meters. It is not frequently used, making it a less popular choice among paragliders.

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Sarnate

In Latvia, there is a coastal soaring site that is regularly used for paragliding. The site has a recorded flight distance of 21.2 km, with a more common flight distance being around 9.3 km. This location offers consistent coastal winds, making it suitable for soaring flights. For more information on paragliding in Latvia, you can visit local paragliding clubs or forums.

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Jurkalne Ulmale

This paragliding site in Latvia offers a variety of takeoff options, including cliffs and lower elevations within a 200-meter range. The site is frequently used for dune and coastal soaring, and cross-country (XC) flights are possible. The best wind direction for this location is from the northwest. The site has a recorded flight distance of up to 13.7 km. For more details and to see some flight records, you can visit the following links: - [Flight Record on Paragliding Forum](http://www.paraglidingforum.com/leonardo/flight/257054) - [List of Flights in Latvia](http://www.paraglidingforum.com/modules.php?name=leonardo&op=list_flights&year=0&takeoffID=0&country=LV) For a visual experience, check out these YouTube videos: - [Video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vym5LM4Bh1w) - [Video 2](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92jg35WNQOE)

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Skriveri Aizkraules

The site in Latvia offers local soaring opportunities and is regularly used by paragliders. Nearby, you can also find facilities for winch towing, making it possible to embark on cross-country (XC) flights. The site record for a flight here is 40.1 km, achieved through towing. For a visual experience, you can check out these videos: - [Vimeo Video 1](https://vimeo.com/120280444) - [Vimeo Video 2](https://vimeo.com/121835493) For more detailed information about the site, visit [Adrenalins](http://www.adrenalins.lv) or their specific page on the location [here](http://adrenalins.lv/en/club/places/21).

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Strante

This site in Latvia is rarely used for paragliding. It offers coastal cross-country flying, but it is challenging due to the low ridge. The site record is 18.0 km.

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Zaki Jurkalne

This site in Latvia is frequently used and offers excellent dune soaring, especially when the wind is coming from the northwest. Coastal cross-country flights are also possible here. The site features multiple takeoff options, making it versatile for different wind conditions. The takeoff and landing spots are the same, and the choice of takeoff location depends on the wind speed. For slower winds, takeoff is from the top, while for stronger winds, takeoff is from the bottom or the beach. The relative height for takeoff is around 10-12 meters. The site record for the longest flight is 21.2 km. For more details, you can visit [Adrenalins Paragliding Club](http://adrenalins.lv/en/club/places#start). Check out some videos of flights in this region: - [Video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmnTn29vyo0) - [Video 2](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92jg35WNQOE) - [Video 3](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acl2X_0IXo4) - [Video 4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqbhPWVftXs) - [Video 5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81aJ-bPdSyk)

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Saulkrasti Pabazi

Beach takeoffs in Latvia are rarely used and can be challenging due to the coastal soaring conditions. The site record for this location is 25.3 km, with a maximum distance of 30 km. For a visual reference, you can watch this video: [Beach Takeoff in Latvia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inIcvcu-gEU).

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