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At an altitude of 1535 meters with a height difference of 935 meters, this launch site is moderately challenging. It is less frequently used compared to the main launch site and requires more effort to reach. However, many significant cross-country flights start from here, making it a highly regarded spot.
Located in the Tirol region of Austria, this site has a record flight distance of 173.3 km. Nearby, another site holds a record of 300.0 km. For more information, you can visit the local cable car service at [Bergbahnen Kössen](http://www.bergbahnen-koessen.at).
Flights typically head east over Fellhorn towards Lofer, with occasional routes to the northeast towards Reit im Winkl. The prevailing winds determine whether you fly on the east or west side of the mountain.
The Unterberghorn in Kössen/Tirol is one of the most popular flying areas in the Alps. It offers ideal conditions for both flying and training, with hours of thermal and soaring flights being the norm. The site features safe take-off and landing areas, along with excellent infrastructure. After your flight, you can relax at a pilot bar located directly at the landing site, providing a perfect end to your flying day.
Kössen and the Unterberghorn are to paragliding and hang gliding what Wembley is to football. Several world champions have been crowned here, and the area boasts the highest number of take-offs and landings in a single day. It is recommended to visit during weekdays or outside the peak season to avoid the crowds.
For guidance, you can contact Fly Koessen, Sepp Himberger at [Fly Koessen](http://www.fly-koessen.at) or call +43 537 56 559.
This area is very popular and offers a variety of flying possibilities, from calm soaring to long-distance flights. The site is accessible via a cable car.
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