Paragliding Zugspitze West

This paragliding site, located at an altitude of 2760-2800 meters with a height difference of approximately 1800 meters, is considered difficult and is rarely used. It is primarily suitable for hike & fly enthusiasts and is more commonly utilized during the winter season. Due to its challenging nature, an introduction or briefing is necessary before attempting to fly here. Many flight logs from this area are actually from other nearby launch sites. This particular site is on the Austrian side, just a few meters from the border, and cross-country flights are possible. Region: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The site record here is 39.7 km, achieved from Schneefernerkopf. For those who are truly up for the challenge of flying from Germany's highest mountain, be prepared for a very demanding launch and flight. This high alpine terrain absolutely requires a thorough briefing. Before taking the Zugspitzbahn cable car, it is crucial to check the latest weather data. The weather in this region can be very unpredictable, with strong winds and low clouds being common. For more information on the Zugspitzbahn, visit: [Zugspitzbahn](http://www.zugspitze.de/de/service/ueber_uns/oeffnungszeiten.htm) For current weather conditions, especially wind data relevant to the Central Alps, check: [Weather Station](http://wetterstationen.meteomedia.de/messnetz/forecast/109610.html) For additional details, you can also visit: [Drachen und Gleitschirmflieger](http://www.drachen-und-gleitschirmflieger.de/index.php)