Arosa – Hoernli / Hörnli

Arosa–Hoernli is a high launch above Arosa in canton Graubünden, Switzerland, at 2,480 m, working on east through south winds. You can reach it by the Hörnlibahn gondola from Arosa, or on foot from Innerarosa. Honestly, though: this launch sees very little traffic, because the terrain here doesn't offer the access to thermals or cross-country flying that the area's other sites do — most visiting pilots choose the nearby Weisshorn launch instead, and it's worth knowing that before you plan a day around Hoernli specifically. Swiss airspace in this region is genuinely complex, so get a full briefing on active airspace and danger areas before flying, whichever launch you end up on. If you do fly Hoernli, treat it as a scenic, lower-key option rather than the area's cross-country venue.

Launch & conditions

Works on east to south winds. Expect a quieter, more scenic flight here rather than serious thermal or XC potential — for that, most pilots head to Weisshorn instead.

Getting there & local rules

Reached by the Hörnlibahn gondola from Arosa, or on foot from Innerarosa.

Local rules & hazards

Swiss airspace here is genuinely complex — get a full airspace and danger-area briefing before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

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