Neunerköpfle Startplatz 2

Neunerköpfle Startplatz 2 sits at 1,756 m above the Tannheim Valley in Tyrol, just over the border from Bavaria — one of the most scenic high valleys in the Alps, where beginners and seasoned cross-country pilots share the same launches without much friction. Two takeoffs, facing east and west, sit only a short walk from the cable car's mountain station, so getting airborne doesn't demand a long hike. The terrain below mixes soft, rolling hills with rockier outcrops typical of the pre-Alps, and the huge landing field sits right next to the valley station in Tannheim — big enough that a crowded flying day rarely feels cramped. It's the kind of site where you can fly with friends without stressing about a tight landing zone or a hairy approach, which is part of why the Tannheim Valley draws such a loyal following of pilots season after season.

Launch & conditions

Two launches face east and west, both a short walk from the cable car's mountain station; the actual takeoff behind the mountain restaurant is small and fairly steep, facing towards Haldensee.

Getting there & local rules

From the cable car's mountain station, keep left and pass the mountain inn to reach launch. The landing field is large, right in Tannheim next to the road opposite the cable car's valley station.

Check conditions before you fly

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