Muckenkogel Startplatz 1

Muckenkogel is a paragliding site in Austria known for its chairlift access — pilots ride the lift straight up to the launch area instead of hiking, which makes repeat laps easy on a good day. Startplatz 1 sits at roughly 1,284 m. The mountain has a mixed reputation among visiting pilots: it flies well but comes with a genuine club-access rule rather than an open take-anyone launch. Guest pilots are expected to get a briefing from a club member before their first flight here rather than walking up and launching cold, which is standard practice at many lift-served European sites and worth planning time for. A day flying fee applies and is collected together with the lift ticket, so budget a little extra beyond a normal lift pass. The landing is at Muckenkogel Landeplatz 2. As with any unfamiliar launch, confirm current local conditions and any access requirements with the resident club before flying.

Getting there & local rules

Guest pilots need a briefing from a club member before their first flight, and the day flying fee is collected together with the lift ticket.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Muckenkogel Startplatz 1, 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 Muckenkogel Startplatz 1 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.