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Located in the picturesque region of Ellmau, Austria, the Hartkaiser launch site offers a unique paragliding experience with a view of the majestic Wilder Kaiser. The site is regularly used and suitable for cross-country flights, such as trips to the Wilder Kaiser. The launch area is relatively flat, and an orientation is required. This is considered the best launch site on Hartkaiser.
The site is situated at an altitude of 1490 meters with a height difference of 700 meters. The region is known for its serene flying conditions, making it an ideal spot to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Wilder Kaiser. It is particularly suitable for flights in northeast to southeast wind conditions. In late winter, good thermal conditions can be found early in the day due to the sunlit forest edges.
Flights over Ellmau are almost always possible, with weather rarely making flying impossible. The north side of Hartkaiser is not very thermally productive, but the wooded northeast slope provides early thermals in the year. With some cross-country flying experience, excursions to Hohe Salve, Westendorf, or the Wilder Kaiser are possible.
For high-performance gliders, it is possible to cross the valley to the Wilder Kaiser immediately after launch and then climb over a ridge on the wooded south side of the Kaisergebirge. This is often possible in spring when the valley and forests are snow-free.
The official landing site can be too small for hang gliders in valley winds. It is essential to inspect the landing site and assess whether your landing technique is sufficient or if you should land further in the valley center, north of the main road.
There are four launch sites:
1. West Launch:
- Direction: W
- Difficulty: Easy
- Altitude: 1500 meters
- This is the second main launch site next to the Panorama launch. Launching is done on an increasingly steep slope with western winds. Shortly after launch, you need to turn north, flying over one of the few thermal sources.
2. North or Manhole Cover Launch:
- Direction: N NW
- Difficulty: Hard
- Altitude: 1500 meters
- A challenging launch site for hang gliders. Initially very steep for only 20 meters, then it flattens out. From the main exit of the mountain station, keep right until you reach the funicular tracks.
3. Panorama Launch:
- Direction: NE E W
- Difficulty: Medium
- Altitude: 1500 meters
- The main launch site directly at the mountain station, often with many spectators. You can set up your glider or lay out your paraglider here. When launching north, you must fly over a forest edge. Hang gliders have no problem, but paragliders might fly close to trees or land on the ski slope. Continuing from the Jägerhütte is always possible. In northeast winds, hang gliders should move down to the snow cannon in winter or the green manhole cover in summer. The launch is flat but gets steeper, avoiding a hollow.
4. East Launch:
- Direction: E SE S
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Altitude: 1505 meters
- About 100 meters east of the mountain station, left of the Almbahn. An excellent launch site in southern wind or thermal conditions. Launching from a southeast-facing edge, even light winds make it easy for both hang gliders and paragliders.
Landing Sites:
1. Widauer - Winter:
- Difficulty: Medium
- Altitude: 820 meters
- Used only in winter. The actual landing site is a beginner's ski slope that moderately rises to the south. The final approach is usually made from the north or west of the Pension Widauer. Watch out for skiers on the ground! In strong winds, land north of the road to land directly into the wind. This is a large field, and in winter, it can have more snow.
2. Club Landing Site:
- Difficulty: Medium
- Altitude: 800 meters
- On the way to the funicular, turn right at Gasthof Au, heading north. After about 200 meters, you will see a 10-meter-high windsock visible from the road. The landing circle (10 meters) is marked in the meadow. Although the landing field is large, inspect it first to account for power lines, streetlights, and the football field's light poles in your landing approach.
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