Venet Startplatz 3

Venet Startplatz 3, on the Krahberg/Venet, is rated one of the best thermal mountains in the region and a natural starting point for cross-country flights across the Tyrolean Oberland. The launch sits at about 2,163 m, oriented north through northeast to east, just east of the top station — and when the valley wind is strong, pilots can ridge-soar along the slope edge instead of relying on thermals alone. That range of options makes it a flexible mountain for a variety of wind days. Landing is at the southwestern edge of Zams, but it comes with a real warning worth taking seriously: the valley wind here can blow very strongly, so treat the landing approach with extra respect rather than assuming it will be as calm as the launch. For XC-minded pilots this is a genuinely strong option — just plan the landing with the valley wind in mind.

Local rules & hazards

The valley wind at the Zams landing area can blow very strongly — plan your landing approach with that in mind rather than expecting calm air.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Venet Startplatz 3, 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 Startplatz 3 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.