Speiereck Startplatz 2

Speiereck Startplatz 2 is the summit launch on the Speiereck, the main flying mountain of Austria's Lungau region, sitting at around 2,380 m and facing south. The mountain is unusually flexible on wind direction — pilots can launch from almost any direction except west, thanks to several takeoffs positioned around the summit, and this specific launch is the south-facing one at the top. Getting up to the takeoffs doesn't require a hike: access is by club bus or the Lungau cable car, which makes repeat laps on a good day realistic rather than a one-and-done trip. Being the main mountain for the whole region says something about its reputation — it's the go-to site locals point visiting pilots toward rather than a secondary option. Landing is at Speiereck Landeplatz. Being a summit launch at nearly 2,400 m, expect real mountain conditions and confirm the forecast and current wind at altitude before committing, rather than judging by conditions at the valley floor.

Check conditions before you fly

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