Harschbichl Startplatz 2

Harschbichl Startplatz 2 launches from the flank of the Kitzbüheler Horn in Tyrol, Austria, at around 1,580 m, a little south and above the mountain's cable-car station. It's a west-facing site, so it comes alive once the afternoon flow sets in from that direction — classic for this corner of the Kitzbühel Alps, where cable-car access puts pilots on launch without a long hike. The Kitzbüheler Horn is one of the region's best-known flying mountains, overlooking the town of Kitzbühel and its ski infrastructure, which doubles as summer paragliding access. Landing is well away from the mountain, down in Oberndorf, at a large field next to the campsite — plenty of room and an easy, obvious target from height. Between the lift-served launch and a generous valley landing, it's a straightforward day out: ride up, wait for a clean west cycle, and glide down toward Oberndorf.

Launch & conditions

Launch is a short walk south and above the Kitzbüheler Horn cable-car mountain station; it works on west wind.

Getting there & local rules

Landing is a large field in Oberndorf next to the campsite — an easy, visible target on the glide down.

Check conditions before you fly

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