Venet / Krahberg (Zams Landeck)

Venet / Krahberg above Zams in the Austrian Tyrol launches from 2,035 m and is flyable across a wide range of directions — north, northeast, east, south and northwest — making it a versatile cross-country launch. Reach the top by cable car from Zams. One airspace rule matters for XC plans heading northeast: pilots must not infringe on Innsbruck's (LOWI) controlled airspace in that direction, so route your line with a comfortable margin. Föhn is a serious hazard here, and strong valley wind regularly kicks in during summer landings near Zams, close to the cable-car station — that combination has caught pilots out on approach, so treat the landing phase with real respect rather than saving your attention for the flight itself.

Launch & conditions

Flyable across a wide spread of directions (N/NE/E/S/NW), making it a versatile cross-country launch.

Getting there & local rules

Reach the top by cable car from Zams.

Local rules & hazards

For XC flights heading northeast, do not infringe on Innsbruck's (LOWI) controlled airspace — keep a comfortable margin. Föhn is a serious hazard here, and strong valley wind regularly affects landing near Zams in summer — treat the approach with real caution.

Check conditions before you fly

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