Parapente Grenchenberg Nord_Court

Altitude: 1340-1350 m This site is regularly used and offers good cross-country (XC) potential. It is a challenging north-facing flying area. Flights Region: Switzerland Site record: 92.5 km For more details, visit: [Vollibre Jura](http://www.vollibrejura.ch) The bus only goes up to Unter-Grenchenberg. From there, it's almost four kilometers to the launch site. For the bus schedule, check: [BGU Bus Schedule](www.bgu.ch) Be cautious of turbulence at the launch site during strong bise winds, as takeoff is in the lee of the trees. For more information, visit the Delta and Paragliding Club Weissenstein: [DC Weissenstein](http://www.dcweissenstein.ch) The launch site is suitable for north wind conditions and evening thermal flights along the Jura chain. When flying over the low-growth area east of the launch site, do so only above the field path or at a high altitude to protect rare bird species. In June, do not fly over the wildlife protection area east of the launch site. Launch Site Launch Window: Orientation: NW Difficulty: Difficult Altitude: 1340 m Cable Car: No Coordinates: 7.37987741, 47.22945969 Hike Time: 5 min To reach the launch site, drive from Unter Grenchenberg to Ober Grenchenberg and continue to Längschwang. From there, follow the hiking trail to the launch site. The launch site is a moderately steep, cleared meadow.