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Description
The Wiedersberger Horn, also known as Widersberger Horn, is a versatile paragliding site in Austria, regularly used by experienced pilots. The launch site is accessible via a walk&fly route of approximately 1200 meters from the Wiedersbergerhornbahn mountain station. The site offers soaring and limited cross-country (XC) opportunities.
For more information, you can visit:
- [Fly & Ski in Alpbachtal](http://thetop.de/320/fly-ski-im-alpbachtal/)
- [Flugsport Service Alpbach](http://www.flugsport-service.at/fluggebiete/alpbach/)
The Wiedersberger Horn is suitable for pilots with experience. Depending on the wind direction, there is a launch site available, except for south winds. It serves as a starting point for long-distance flights into the Pinzgau region when the wind is from the east. In the afternoon, beginners can enjoy soaring and thermal flights.
The Wiedersbergerhornbahn cable car can be reached at +43 (0) 5336/5233 or through their website [Alpbacher Bergbahnen](http://www.alpbacher-bergbahnen.at/).
Pilots often gather at Gasthof Hornboden and the Konditorei-Cafe at the village entrance, marked by a windsock.
Maps:
- The "Kitzbühler Alpen Sommer Card" is available for free at the cable car station.
- Austrian Map 120 "Wörgl" 1:50,000.
Airspace regulations:
The airspace ceiling over the Alpbachtal and Zillertal near Fügen is typically 2134m (7,000ft) for visual flight rules (VFR). When the "Kitzbühler Alpen" gliding area is activated by Innsbruck Airport (Austrocontrol), the ceiling is raised to 2591m (8,500ft). This occurs on gliding days upon request from gliding sites if the airport can forgo eastern approaches for the day. The status can be checked with the gliding sites in St. Johann, Zell am See, or Kufstein.
Meteorological peculiarities:
At the Alpbach landing site, valley winds can sometimes blow outward due to the wind from Kundler Klamm and Wildschönau flowing over Hösljoch into Alpbachtal. On thermal days, significant turbulence can occur at Gratlspitz. In the afternoon, strong lee winds develop on the sunlit Zillertal side near Reitherkogel due to the Inntal wind. Avoid flying to the Zillertal sunny side in the afternoon.
Paraglider launch sites:
- NW, N, E meadow launch sites are accessible within 5 minutes from the mountain station. Wind indicators are available at Saupanzen/kleiner Beil.
Launch site E:
- Hornboden, altitude 1870m, a moderately steep meadow 200m south, uphill from the Wiedersbergerhornbahn mountain station. Suitable for intermediate pilots; bring a wind indicator.
Launch site NW:
- Hornboden, altitude 1880m, a very steep, rhododendron-covered site 300m south, uphill behind the Wiedersbergerhornbahn mountain station. Suitable for intermediate pilots; a windsock is present.
Launch site N:
- Hornboden, altitude 1830m, a flat meadow 300m north, downhill from the Wiedersbergerhornbahn mountain station. Suitable for intermediate pilots; bring a wind indicator.
Landing site:
There is no official landing site. Pilots must contact the landowner for permission to land.
Soaring:
A beautiful soaring flight is possible in the afternoon by flying from the mountain station towards Reiterkogel, staying above the ridge to catch dynamic lift from the Inntal wind. From there, it's easy to return to the Alpbachtal landing site. Another option is to fly over the large sewage plant to the next valley wind slope at Larchkopf above Strass and soar again.
Cross-country:
In the afternoon, the U-shaped valley wind route over Reitherkogel and Larchkopf into Zillertal up to Uderns is relatively easy (flight path approx. 15-20km). With an early start and east wind, Alpbach is a good starting point for flights over the ridge to Zillertal, along Kreuzjoch, and further into Pinzgau. The airspace restriction is lifted after a few kilometers.
Hazards:
Be aware of incoming commercial flights (IFR) towards Innsbruck Airport if the landing approach is from the west. Adhere to airspace restrictions for safety.
Taxi services:
- Taxi Gabriel Moser: +43/(0) (5336) 5616
Contact:
- Flugschule Wildschönau: [Paragliding Wildschönau](http://www.paragliding.at/)
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