Paragliding Magerissen_Mägisserenegg

Altitude: 1700-1780 m / Easy Highly frequented, excellent for cross-country flights. Multiple natural take-off points. Top landing possible. Flights Region: Switzerland Site record: 85.0 km Season: Approximately from mid-April until snowfall. Hazards: Be cautious with moderate to strong Bise winds; thermal conditions can lead to strong valley winds. Once the valley wind sets in, you must catch the thermals, or you won't make it to the landing zone. Transport: With the Freie Flieger Frutigland club bus or the Cloud-7 bus. If driving yourself, you need to obtain a permit from the machine. Park at the end of the paved road. Guest flight schools also park there and walk the last 10 minutes. No parking allowed at the take-off area. Take-off: The take-off area is perfect and easy terrain-wise. Avoid stepping on tall grass in June/July. Expect strong updrafts in the afternoon. Landing Zone: Frutigen airfield. Usually strong valley winds. Please pay a landing fee of CHF 2 at the hangar. Mäggisseren is a challenging flying area due to strong valley winds. Mastery of reverse launch is essential. Foot speed must be effective. Bus: [Freie Flieger Frutigland Bus](http://www.cloud-7.ch/de/freie_flieger_frutigland_busbetrieb.php) More details: [Cloud-7 Flight Areas](http://www.cloud-7.ch/de/fluggebiete.php) Take-off Window: Orientation: South Difficulty: Easy Altitude: 1750 m Cable Car: No Coordinates: 7.60915968, 46.58773633 Walking Time: 10 min From Frutigen, drive to Mägisserenegg. The take-off area is a steep meadow. Be cautious of very strong valley winds from the north, northeast, and east. Further flight area description: [Cloud-7](http://www.cloud-7.ch)