Hahnenkamm Startplatz 2

Hahnenkamm Startplatz 2, above Reutte in Austria, launches from around 1,850 m on a south-easterly tendency and has a reputation among local pilots for punching above its landscape: while the surrounding valley isn't as scenic as neighbouring Tannheim, Pfronten or Füssen, the flying here is genuinely good. Because the launch faces more south-east to east, thermals tend to reach higher than at nearby sites, which also means a higher cloud base and correspondingly stronger climb rates to be ready for. Cross-country potential from here is noticeably better than the alternatives in the area. Launch itself is a steep meadow right next to the lift, reached in just a few minutes on foot from the mountain station — the take-off points sit both beside and above the station. Landing is at a dedicated field south-west of the valley station, and there's a catering service right there, a welcome bonus after a flight.

Launch & conditions

Launch is a steep meadow next to the lift, a few minutes' walk from the mountain station; take-off points sit both beside and above the station.

Getting there & local rules

The landing field lies south-west of the valley station; a catering service is available there.

Check conditions before you fly

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