Paragliding Ulrichen_Ulrichergale

Located near the end of the Alspstraße, this launch site is seldom used but offers potential for cross-country flights. From Ulrichen, you travel through the Äginatal valley up to the Nufenen Pass in the canton of Ticino. An old mule track passes by the Griessee and over the Gries Pass into Italy. The village, situated at the foot of the Nufenen and Gries Pass, is almost at high alpine altitude. You can reach the launch site either on foot or by car. Launch Site Details: - Orientation: South - Difficulty: Easy - Altitude: 2140 m - Cable Car: No - Coordinates: 8.28956581, 46.5170149 - Hiking Time: 120 minutes From Ulrichen, take the road up to Ulrichergale (drive at your own risk). The launch site is a moderately steep meadow, serving as a starting point for cross-country flights. Another launch site: - Orientation: East - Difficulty: Easy - Altitude: 2140 m - Cable Car: No - Coordinates: 8.29089004, 46.5183544 - Hiking Time: 120 minutes From Ulrichen, take the road up to Ulrichergale (drive at your own risk). This launch site is a steep meadow, also suitable for cross-country flights.