Bischling (Werfenweng)

Bischling above Werfenweng sits at about 1,811 m with several takeoffs, all an easy walk from the gondola station, which makes it a convenient high-altitude launch for thermal, soaring, cross-country and hike-and-fly flying. It works across a wide range of wind directions, from northeast through southwest and around to northwest. Landing is straightforward: a large meadow with a windsock beside the road that leads to the gondola, roughly 500 m along. The landing field is normally sheltered from valley wind, which keeps final approach relatively calm even when the day has been active. One point worth checking before flying: local airspace to the north and west of the site was changed back in 2017, so pilots should confirm the current limits rather than rely on older route knowledge. With gondola access, varied wind tolerance and a protected landing, it's a flexible base for a full flying day.

Local rules & hazards

Airspace to the north and west of the site was changed in 2017 — confirm current limits before planning routes that way rather than relying on older information. The landing meadow is normally sheltered from valley wind.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Bischling (Werfenweng), read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Bischling (Werfenweng) with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.