Gemeindealpe Startplatz 1

Gemeindealpe Startplatz 1 is a mountain flying area in Lower Austria, at about 1,598 m, offering launch options facing east, south and west around the summit — giving pilots a choice depending on the day's wind. The summit plateau is reached either by a two-section chairlift or by road, so getting to launch doesn't require a hike. The takeoff itself is a short area right next to the lift's upper station. Landing is at a large field near the public outdoor swimming pool in the valley below, easy to spot and roomy enough for multiple pilots. Two local restrictions matter here and need to be respected: designated nature protection zones around the mountain, and seasonal hunting-time restrictions that limit when flying is appropriate — both should be checked before a visit rather than assumed away.

Launch & conditions

Launch options facing east, south and west around the summit. Takeoff is a short area next to the upper lift station.

Getting there & local rules

Reached by a two-section chairlift or by road.

Local rules & hazards

Respect the designated nature protection zones around the mountain and the seasonal hunting-time restrictions that apply here — check current status before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Gemeindealpe Startplatz 1, 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 Gemeindealpe Startplatz 1 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.