Paragliding Schwängimatt 2

Laupersdorf, Switzerland This paragliding site is frequently used and offers good cross-country (XC) flying opportunities. The site record is an impressive 143.7 km. For more details, visit: [Schwengimatt Paragliding Site](http://www.dcfalk.ch/index.php/fluggebiete/schwengimatt) **Flight School:** Flugschule Jura GmbH Tel: +41(0)62 394 22 22 Infotel: +41(0)62 394 24 32 Email: info@flugschule-jura.ch Website: [Flugschule Jura](http://www.flugschule-jura.ch) **Launch Site:** - Orientation: North - Difficulty: Medium - Elevation: 1090 meters - Coordinates: 7.6726171, 47.28905135 - Access: No cable car. A 5-minute walk from the parking area. **Access:** From Laupersdorf, drive to Schwängimatt. The launch site is a steep meadow at the forest edge. Alternatively, it is also accessible from Niederbipp (front side of Jura) by car in about 15 minutes. **Flight Conditions:** North wind conditions are ideal. Thermals are available early in the year, making it a welcoming site for early-season flying. **Difficulty:** The launch is extremely flat, with the break-off edge reached after approximately 300 meters. Pilots often land back in the lee of the forest. **Important Notes:** - Adhere to local rules to help preserve the flying site. - From March 2007, the new Basel TMA 'Tango' has a maximum altitude of 1750m ASL. - More information can be found on the club's homepage: [DCFalk](http://www.dcfalk.ch) **Transport:** On weekends and holidays, a club bus is available for transport to the launch site. On weekdays, carpooling is recommended. The bus departs from the parking area every hour (e.g., 11:30, 12:30). Parking is available at the restaurant, in the pit, and on both sides of the road to the pit. The road must remain clear. For more information, visit [Flugschule Jura](http://www.flugschule-jura.ch/fluggebiete_de.cfm).