Parapente Chur Dreibündenstein 1

At an elevation of 2174 meters, this site offers a mix of walk-and-fly opportunities and is regularly used, with the main take-off point being Dreibündenstein. The area is known for panoramic flights, and some cross-country (XC) flying is possible. There are various take-off options and directions within the vicinity, with southwest and northwest being the most favorable. The region is Switzerland. The site record is 19.3 km. **Take-off Point:** - Orientation: West - Difficulty: Intermediate - Elevation: 2170 meters - Cable Car: Yes - Coordinates: 9.49562295, 46.8043881 - Hiking Time: 90 minutes To reach the take-off point, take the chairlift from Chur to Brambrüesch. From there, follow the marked path on foot to the Dreibündenstein take-off, which is a moderately steep grassy hill. This location is optimal for extended flights. Notable starting points include Montalin, Calanda, Brambrüesch, and Dreibündenstein, with routes heading towards Engadin or the Vorderes Rheintal (Flims, Disentis). Brambrüesch has a small landing area for paragliders and delta wings at coordinates N 46 49.293 E 09 30.864, equipped with a windsock. There is a wildlife protection zone between Brambrüesch and Chur, active from February 1st to April 30th. **Flight Information:** The Delta- and Paragliding Club Vol liber Grischun meets weekly with delta pilots to fly from Churer Joch to Känzali, often staying airborne for up to 4 hours. Pilots from the Brambrüesch community regularly fly from Dreibündenstein to Windegga on Pradaschier, utilizing thermal currents. The Montalin Paragliding School in Chur frequently flies from the Battaglia Hut over Chur, conditions permitting. **Difficulty:** Be aware of stronger valley winds when landing in the Churer Rheintal. **Wildlife Protection Zone:** Active from February 1st to April 30th between Brambrüesch and Chur. **Cable Car:** A cable car runs from Chur to Brambrüesch. From there, a 560-meter elevation gain requires about 1.5 hours of hiking in the summer. **Pilot Meeting Point:** The base station of the Brambrüesch cable car. More information can be found at [Brambrüesch Cable Car](http://brambuesch.ch).