Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof)

Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof) launches from 1,174 m in Austria and is specifically known as a great afternoon soaring site when the north wind — locally called the 'Bavarian wind' — comes over the Pass Thurn. Access is straightforward: drive up from the village of Hollersbach to a large meadow launch with its own wind sock, so reading the wind before you commit is easy. Landing has two real options: top-landing back at the launch meadow is possible, but the source is explicit that you should confirm the exact landing meadow before relying on it, rather than assuming any flat spot works. The backup is landing near the lake (the local 'Badesee') down in the valley. With thermals and soaring both on offer and a wind-sock launch to read conditions by, it's a practical site for a north-wind afternoon.

Getting there & local rules

Drive up from the village of Hollersbach to the launch meadow, which has its own wind sock. Top-landing is possible but confirm the exact landing meadow first; otherwise land near the lake ('Badesee') in the valley.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof), 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 Hollersbach im Pinzgau (Berghof) with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.