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Located in Elpe, Germany, this paragliding site offers an elevation of 640-672 meters with a height difference of 170 meters, making it suitable for easy to medium difficulty flights. It's a popular spot, primarily used as a training slope, but it also supports regular soaring, thermal flying, and cross-country (XC) flights. The site is well-frequented and offers good conditions for various types of flights.
The region is managed by the FZSE Flugzentrum Sauerland Elpe, and the flight area record stands at an impressive 134.8 km. For more detailed information, you can visit [Sauerlandair](http://Sauerlandair.de).
The launch area offers both forest clearing and meadow starts, ensuring high wind reliability. The cozy Elpe-Hütte, located directly at the slope, serves as a meeting point for both theoretical and practical training sessions. This makes the site particularly interesting for beginners and those looking to advance their altitude flight training.
The Elpe-Hütte is also the registration point for guest pilots. For more details, you can check out [Flugschule Sauerland](https://www.flugschule-sauerland.de/fluggebiet-elpe.html) and [Sauerlandair](https://sauerlandair.de/gelaende/elpe-o/).
This site is situated in the Sauerland region, known for its potential for long flights under good conditions. The terrain resembles that of a mid-mountain range and is also favored by hang gliders. In winter, the area is popular for skiing, cross-country skiing, and sledding.
Parking is conveniently located at the base of the slope near the flight school. Take-offs can be made from the top and throughout the slope area. The site is ideal for starting a pilot's career, from the first ground handling to altitude flights, with training taking priority. Landing is on a large field near the flight school.
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