Located at an altitude of 1550 meters with a height difference of 658 meters, this site is occasionally used by paragliders but is predominantly frequented by hang gliders. It offers nice cross-country opportunities and is suitable for advanced pilots. The takeoff and landing zones are within the Innsbruck CTR (Control Zone). A specific gliding sector has been defined within this CTR, which is only temporarily released by Austro Control's Innsbruck air traffic control. There is an agreement between the Innsbruck air traffic control and local hang gliding and paragliding clubs that outlines the conditions under which flying in the released gliding sector is permitted exclusively for club members (with proper briefing). Even if the gliding sector within the CTR is used only as part of a cross-country flight (without takeoff or landing within the CTR), it is necessary to check with Innsbruck air traffic control whether the gliding sector has been released. Region: Austria. Site record: 142.9 km. For more information, visit [Hang Gliding Austria](http://www.hanggliding.at). The Hinterhorner Alm is just a few kilometers from Innsbruck and serves as the second launch site of the Nordkette mountain range. Although the launch site is lower than Seegrube, it is more sheltered from the wind, making it a good alternative for those who prefer a quieter environment. The southern orientation of the mountain slopes guarantees early thermal activity, with the steep rocky walls of Bettelwurf providing strong updrafts. Although you start with about 400 meters less altitude than Seegrube, the possibilities for flying further east on the same day are greater (e.g., to Achensee or even Zell am See). Access: By car. Parking is available both at the landing site below and at the guesthouse above. A toll must be paid at the toll booth before the ascent. After the ascent, you can park your car at the guesthouse. The first launch site and the hang gliding ramp are just a few steps away. However, if you want to go to the southwest launch site, you will need to climb a few more meters. The launch site near the water castle is not very spacious, and gliders should be laid out in a row. There are limited escape options, so concentration during takeoff is crucial. Just a few meters ahead is the road, and trees stand to the left. With zero wind, the run-out can quickly become tight with the road and cars. At the southwest launch site, located slightly above the first launch site, there is more run-out space but a small lee trap to the left (tree line) when influenced by valley winds. The thermal entry is better here, and the valley wind usually has less impact than at the lower launch site. For hang gliders, there is a ramp next to the guesthouse, which is almost unusable for paragliders (no possibility to run underneath). Launch site: relatively steep meadow, not much space. Caution: - Maintain a low approach altitude. - Do not fly into the Inn Valley (the boundary is Walderstraße). - Weather: prone to Foehn winds, check the weather report. - Strong east-west valley winds often occur in summer months. - Flight zones: CTR-Innsbruck, refer to flight zones. Strong and turbulent thermals over the peak, easier below the takeoff. Road access to the takeoff. Excellent distance possibilities. Requires discipline due to the airport area. For more details, visit [Innsbruck Hang Gliding Club](http://www.hanggliding.at/) and [Innsbruck Paragliding Club](http://www.innsbruckergleitschirmfliegerverein.org/IGV/05_GEBIETE/05-02_HINTERHORNER/hinterhorneralm.html).