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Kuhkaser, located in the Kitzbühel Alps of Austria, is a lesser-known but beautiful paragliding site. It offers diverse launch options, including walk & fly, soaring, and cross-country (XC) possibilities. The site is situated at an altitude of 2030 meters.
The ascent to the launch site can be done in two ways. The first option is the official route, which primarily follows relatively flat forest roads through the Jochbergwald to the summit. This route is longer but more comfortable. The second option is a more direct path through forest clearings, commonly used by ski tourers in winter. This path starts at the Gasthaus Alte Wacht, a few kilometers south of Jochberg on the road connecting Kitzbühel to Pass Thurn. Parking is available below the guesthouse, and landing fields are nearby.
From the parking area, you descend slightly to cross the Jochberger Ache. After the bridge, the path turns left past a farmhouse and enters the forest clearing. The terrain here is mostly pathless, but you may occasionally encounter a trail or forest road. The elevation gain from Gasthaus Alte Wacht to the launch site is approximately 1000 meters. The launch site itself is not at the summit but on a nameless sub-peak about 50 meters lower, allowing for launches in directions from southwest to northeast. The thermal conditions are quite favorable, especially in the afternoon when the west and southwest sides heat up, making them excellent for gaining altitude. The proximity to the Pinzgauer Spaziergang offers limitless cross-country flying opportunities.
There are several official landing sites in the Pinzgau region, but none along the Jochberger Ache. However, the meadows there are mowed by the end of June, making them suitable for landing.
Location: Austria, Tyrol, Kitzbühel Alps
Starting Point: Gasthaus Alte Wacht or forest road slightly further south
Elevation Gain: Approximately 1000 meters
Launch Directions: Southwest to Northeast
Landing: No official landing site; use only mowed meadows
For more detailed information, you can visit [Paraalpin Kuhkaser](http://www.paraalpin.info/kuhkaser_2054m.htm).
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