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Description
Altitude: 2235 m / Easy
Highly frequented, good for cross-country flights. Multiple options available, including one 100 meters northeast from here.
Flights
Region: Meiringen - Switzerland
Site record: 49.9 km
Region: Bern - Switzerland
Site record: 81.5 km
Club: [Flob Club](http://www.flob.ch)
[Information Board](http://www.flob.ch/gebiet/infotafel_web.pdf)
Paragliding School: [Birdwing](http://www.birdwing.ch)
A few minutes from the cable car station (from Meiringen or Hasliberg-Reuti), there's a large meadow that should accommodate everyone. Flyable year-round.
Launch Site
Launch Window:
Orientation: SE
Difficulty: Medium
Altitude: 2240 m
Cable Car: Yes
Coordinates: 8.25442557, 46.73632593
Hike Time: 2 min
From Meiringen, take the cable car to Planplatten. Then head west to the launch site, which is a flat hollow. Suitable only in stable high-pressure conditions.
A challenging classic and arguably one of the 10 most beautiful areas in Switzerland. Located in the heart of the Bernese Alps, it's well-positioned for various cross-country flights (except on weekdays when CTR Meiringen takes priority).
The panoramic view is breathtaking. Thermals are abundant. At the landing site, you can relax at Restaurant Pontli and unwind after your flight.
However, wind and weather can change dramatically during a flight, sometimes even minute by minute. Do not fly in Bise or Föhn conditions! Be cautious of the sometimes strong valley wind, especially near the landing site (Aareschlucht).
Flight
It's recommended to first fly towards Meiringen train station. Even if you don't feel the valley wind at altitude, you might encounter significant surprises. Then turn towards the landing site, as being blown into the narrow Aareschlucht valley can be problematic.
Warning: The wooded hills directly in front of Meiringen can be in the lee during strong valley winds! Do not fly too low over them!
There are numerous cross-country goals:
- Susten Pass
- Gotthard
- Grimsel to Wallis
- Brünig-Lungern-Emmetten
Beware of Föhn and Bise!
Cable Car Haslital: Tel. +41 (0)33/972 50 10 [Meiringen-Hasliberg](http://www.meiringen-hasliberg.ch/de/page.cfm/Sommer/Gleitschirm)
Pilot Meeting Point: At the landing site in Meiringen, at Restaurant 'Du Pont'
The flying area is largely within the MIL-CTR Meiringen. During military flight times (Mon-Fri 0730-1205 / 1315-1710), flying in the CTR is only allowed after coordination with the flight service manager and with constant radio contact.
Phone: +41 33 972 67 01 or Air Radio AM 135.475
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