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Paragliding Wasserfallen_Hohwacht_Lauwil

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Geitenberg, located in the Baselland region of Switzerland, offers a paragliding experience with an elevation of 1058 meters. This site is frequently used for walk & fly, soaring, and cross-country (XC) flights. The site record is 37.6 km, which you can find more about [here](https://www.dpch.ch/Fluggebiet/Fluggebiet.htm). Watch a video of the site [here](

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#t=10). Important: Do not fly when there is a strong east wind (Bise). The Geitenberg area is shared with hang gliders and paragliders. Please follow the guidelines provided by the local club, Delta-/Paraclub Hohwacht, which maintains the site. More details can be found on their [website](http://www.dpch.ch/de_CH/fluggebiete.cfm). For paragliding lessons and more information, you can contact 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) Access to the site: - On foot from Lauwil in 45 minutes. - On foot from the Wasserfallen mountain station in 35 minutes. - By car to Ulmethöhe, then a 10-minute walk (club map required). - On weekdays, by car to Holzerplatz in the forest (before Bürten farm), then a 20-minute walk. East and west take-offs are only recommended in light winds. The Delta-/Paraclub Hohwacht collaborates with local landowners, the municipalities of Lauwil and Reigoldswil, and various interest groups to ensure the sport can be enjoyed responsibly. Please adhere to the following rules: - Do not land in tall grass. If unavoidable, leave the field and pack your glider outside. - Driving from Lauwil to Ulmethöhe is only allowed with a club member card. - Driving to Wasserfallen is prohibited on Saturdays and Sundays. - On weekdays, access towards Hohwacht is only allowed up to Holzerplatz. - Club members can organize group transports to the launch site on weekdays. Guest pilots are welcome if they follow the club's agreements. If unsure, contact the club board or a member for assistance. For flight restrictions, refer to the [ILS 34 Basel-Mulhouse Airport](https://www.news-service.admin.ch/NSBSubscriber/message/attachments/335.pdf).

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