Choralpe Startplatz 2

Choralpe, above Westendorf in Austria's Kitzbüheler Alps, is a multi-launch site known for solid thermals and a genuinely spectacular alpine setting — this is the east launch, reached by roughly 15 minutes of walking from the top station in summer, sitting on a ridge north of the mountain station with room for several wings to lay out. From here, getting to the landing field means flying north over the mountain ridge with enough height in hand to clear it comfortably — don't cut that margin close. The site's other launches (west and north) work best in different conditions, but from the east side you're set up for northeast, east or southeast wind. Thermals across the whole area are usually easiest to find from late morning onward, and on a good day they support real cross-country lines toward the Pinzgau region. The landing field itself is large and easy to spot: it sits directly opposite the valley station, just behind the car park, marked by a windsock big enough to see from a distance.

Launch & conditions

East launch on a ridge north of the mountain station, reached by about a 15-minute walk in summer; room for several wings. After launching, fly north over the mountain ridge with enough height to clear it comfortably on the way to the landing field.

Getting there & local rules

About 15 minutes on foot from the top station in summer. The landing field sits directly opposite the valley station, just behind the car park — look for the large windsock.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Choralpe Startplatz 2, 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 Choralpe Startplatz 2 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.