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Hauptstart is a popular paragliding site located above Schiers, Switzerland. The launch site is easily accessible by car or bus via a road leading directly to the Mottisberghaus. The landing zone in Schiers is situated between the bypass road and the railway line.
The take-off area is a moderately steep meadow directly below the restaurant at Mottis. You can reach it by taking a post bus from Schiers to Mottis, followed by a short 2-minute walk. Please remember to pay the start/landing fee at the gate (2 CHF per flight or 20 CHF per year).
The site offers good cross-country flying opportunities and is regularly used by pilots. The launch window is typically in the morning, and the take-off direction is south. The difficulty level is medium, and the elevation is 1460 meters. There is no cable car available, and the coordinates for the launch site are 9.72377682, 46.9615863.
For those looking for a bit more adventure, you can fly directly into the valley towards Schiers. The landing zone is suitable for flight students and recreational pilots, provided the valley wind is not too strong. Alternatively, you can try to catch thermals to reach the "highway" from Fanas to Klosters, but you will need sufficient altitude to join in. Be cautious, as the valley wind during landing can be very strong.
Schiers is located in the Vorderprättigau region. The southern slope of the Landquartberg, which is almost continuously forested down to the valley floor, reaches around 1600 meters above sea level. The northern part of the territory, with the Stelserberg, is significantly larger and more diverse.
The flying area is easily accessible by public transport from Schiers. Typically, pilots overfly the Stelserberg on flights from Fanas towards Davos. However, the Stelserberg is also used by league pilots.
For more information, you can visit the official site of the paragliding club or local tourism board.
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