Lärchfilzkogel

Lärchfilzkogel is a versatile flying site above the town of Fieberbrunn in Austria, launching from 1,641 m on east, south and west winds — and it's one that works well through winter too, not just the summer season. Its shape makes it better suited to thermal flying than pure ridge soaring, so it rewards pilots looking to climb out rather than just hold a slope. The launch points for the different directions sit right above the mountain station, split to the left and right of the fence line, so it's easy to pick the side that matches the day's wind. The landing is refreshingly convenient — just a few steps east of the valley station, meaning the walk back to the lift or your car after landing is short. Between the winter flyability, the choice of launch directions and the easy landing, it's a practical year-round option above Fieberbrunn.

Getting there & local rules

Launch points for each direction sit right above the mountain station, to the left and right of the fence line; the landing is just a few steps east of the valley station.

Check conditions before you fly

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