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Wind Dir. :
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NNW
NW
NNE
Wind: Mini: 0| Maxi 25 kmh Gust Max : 30 kmh
Description
At an elevation of 1637 meters, the new north-facing launch site, established in 2012, is frequently used for soaring and cross-country (XC) flights. To the east, there's an alternative older north-facing launch site.
In the Alpstein region of Switzerland, the site record is 38.5 km. More details can be found at [Kronberg](https://www.kronberg.ch).
In the Wasserauen region of Switzerland, the site record is 8.4 km.
Another region in Switzerland has a site record of 27.3 km.
Launch Site Details:
Launch Window: North-facing
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation: 1640 meters
Cable Car: Yes
Coordinates: 9.32863906, 47.29111133
Hike Time: 2 minutes
For experienced pilots, the steep north-facing launch site is an option in good north wind conditions. However, it is not suitable for beginners due to the minimal runway. Mastery of wing control is essential here. The official launch site is the west-facing one.
All take-offs are very close to the gondola station.
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