Hochjoch Startplatz 2

Hochjoch Startplatz 2 is a high-altitude paragliding launch in Austria's Montafon valley, flyable in both summer and winter, sitting at roughly 2,292 m. That altitude is the site's main selling point: it gives pilots a strong starting height for extended cross-country flights rather than a short local lap, and the launch itself is specifically noted for that cross-country potential in the Montafon. It flies in southwest, west or northwest wind. The landing field sits on the southern edge of the town of Schruns, next to the football pitch, and is described as freely approachable — no tight approach corridor or unusual pattern required to get in safely. Between the year-round flyability, the high launch point, and an easy, open landing right at the edge of town, this is a solid base for pilots planning a genuine cross-country day in the Montafon rather than just a quick sled ride down.

Check conditions before you fly

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