The Fulseck in the Gasteiner Tal, Austria, offers excellent conditions for paragliding enthusiasts of all skill levels, both in summer and winter. This site is particularly suitable for training and practice flights, with various launch options available on the slopes during the summer. Occasionally used for soaring, it provides good cross-country flying opportunities, such as the "Gasteiner Runde" into the Gastein Valley or towards the northwest for the extended "Pinzgauer Spaziergang." Springtime thermals are especially favorable here. The Gasteiner Tal's north-south orientation makes it prone to Foehn winds. The landing site in Dorfgastein is located next to the lift parking lot and swimming pool. It is small and slightly uphill towards the north. The windsock is positioned on the hay barn roof. Landing Procedure: - Right-hand pattern - Position above the swimming pool - Base leg over the parking lot - Final turn and approach before the high and low voltage power lines Caution: High and low voltage power lines run close to the landing field. Always approach from the north due to these power lines. In case of south wind, use the "Clubwiese" landing site. Strong west/northwest winds can cause significant turbulence at the landing site due to nearby houses and trees. Special Considerations and Webcam: - The Arltörl area between Fulseck and Schuhflicker is a hunting zone and must be overflown with a minimum altitude of 300 meters above ground level. - Flight restrictions apply in the nature reserve north of the ridge (Heukareck - Schuhflicker - Paarsee), the bird protection area in Rauris, and the Hohe Tauern National Park. Soaring: With west and northwest winds, turn right after launch and follow the ridge towards Schuhflicker/Altörl. Useful Information: Cable Car: Dorfgasteiner Bergbahnen, A-5632 Dorfgastein 109, Tel. (6433) 7223-0 Paragliding Club: Dorfgasteiner Thermikgeier, Siegfried Dekorso, Mobile: (0664) 4004536 Accommodation: Tourismusverband Dorfgastein, A-5632 Dorfgastein, Tel. (06433) 7277 Directions: Take the Tauernautobahn A10 from Salzburg to Villach, exit at Knoten Bischofshofen, follow B311 towards St. Johann im Pongau, continue to Schwarzach, and take B167 into the Gasteiner Tal. Dorfgastein is the first village in the valley. Alternatively, travel via Zell am See, take B311 towards St. Johann im Pongau, and then B167 towards Dorfgastein. Follow signs to the cable car/Solarbad and take the Fulseckbahn up. Important Phone Numbers: 1. General Emergency - 144 2. Mountain Rescue - 140 3. Flight Operations - 0662-1777 4. Mountain Rescue Dorfgastein - 0664-9729078 5. Dorfgasteiner Bergbahn - 06433-72230 6. Police - 133 7. Fire Department - 122