The Biberg launch site, situated at an altitude of 1377-1500 meters, is occasionally used in the spring (March-May) when the snow has melted and the Schmittenbahn lift is not yet operational. This site offers good cross-country (XC) flying potential. Located in Austria, the site record stands at 57.2 km, with nearby flights reaching up to 74.8 km. The launch site is relatively easy to access by car, making it a convenient alternative when the Schmittenbahn lift is closed until mid-May. For more information, visit: [Ikarus Pinzgau - Biberg](http://www.ikarus-pinzgau.com/fluggebiete/biberg/) When the lifts close around mid-March, depending on snow conditions, the Biberg becomes the only easily accessible launch site in the area. This period marks the beginning of a typically good but short flying season. The northeast-facing launch site is not overly large but has a good slope, allowing for takeoff with just a few steps. Optimal flying conditions are usually found until around noon, after which the wind often shifts to the west, creating turbulent lee thermals. Once you reach ridge height, you can make a small jump (minimum departure altitude before crossing: 2600-2700m) over the Saalbacher Valley to the Schmittenhöhe, opening up the entire Pinzgauer Spaziergang route. Flight Information: Drive to the Gasthof (carpooling is recommended). Ikarus members can borrow the gate key from the innkeeper for €5, while non-members pay €10 per car. Alternatively, you can try to hitch a ride with hang gliders or hike up on foot. Parking is available at the Bärli Gasthof at the end of the road, where you are encouraged to buy food and drinks if the innkeeper is home. The main launch direction is east to northeast, but you can also launch west with a 10-minute walk over the ridge. The landing field is a meadow above the Gasthof Oberbiberg, marked with a windsock, or you can cross the main road and land on a non-agricultural field. The site features grassy launch areas with an eastern exposure, making it particularly suitable for southeast winds. It is considered a "summer flying site," with the best season being spring. There are no launch or landing fees. Access is available via the Biberg chairlift (summer toboggan run). For more details, contact AIR STAR Flugschule: [AIR STAR](http://www.airstar.at/folge.php) We have managed to secure permission to use the normal launch site at Biberg until further notice. A new tenant is overseeing the meadow this year, so please keep the launch site clean. A fence crossing will be set up. For commercial flights (tandem, flight schools, etc.), operators must contact the landowners for a launch permit. The gate code can be obtained from Rudi at 0664/5115155. Access: Cable car, car, toll road Suitable for: Paragliders, hang gliders Approved training site Location: 1-hour hike from the cable car along the goods path to the Berggasthof Biberg Launch site: 70m before the transformer house, left below the path Surface: Grassy launch area Special notes: Park at the lift or Berggasthof Biberg. Parking at Berggasthof Biberg is only allowed with the innkeeper's permission. Caution: Dangerous lee turbulence can occur when the valley wind from the north sets in, so it is better to fly in the morning.