Finkenberg Startplatz 2

Finkenberg Startplatz 2, above the village in the Zillertal, sits at 2,074 m and launches right by the top station of the Katzenmoosbahn — reached either directly by the Finkenberg cable car, or via the Penkenbahn to Penken followed by a solid 25-minute walk over. Thermals here are strong enough that working height often climbs above launch level even in winter. The catch is the landing: the official field, tucked between the second and third pylons of the mountain cable car, is genuinely for experienced pilots only — worth planning ahead for the alternative landing at Edenlehen in Mayrhofen if that's a better fit for your skill level on the day. A high, thermally active site that rewards preparation over improvisation.

Launch & conditions

Launch sits right by the top station of the Katzenmoosbahn, at 2,074 m — reachable by the Finkenberg cable car, or via the Penkenbahn to Penken plus a 25-minute walk.

Getting there & local rules

Take the Finkenberg cable car up to the top station.

Local rules & hazards

The official landing field, between the second and third pylons of the mountain cable car, is for experienced pilots only — consider the alternative Edenlehen landing in Mayrhofen if that suits your level better.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Finkenberg 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 Finkenberg 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.