Kronberg (Appenzell – Jakobsbad)

Kronberg, above Appenzell near Jakobsbad in Switzerland, is a thermal, soaring and cross-country site at about 1,636 m that flies on north, south or west wind depending on the day. All of its take-offs sit very close to the gondola station, so access is straightforward: ride the gondola up from Jakobsbad and you're right at launch. Foehn wind is a genuine hazard here and needs to be taken seriously before committing to fly. Cross-country pilots should check the local flight restrictions before heading out, and — as with any Swiss site — the airspace here is complex enough that it pays to research current rules and active danger areas thoroughly beforehand. Landing is at a large zone in Jakobsbad, which gives plenty of room to work with.

Launch & conditions

All take-offs sit very close to the gondola station.

Getting there & local rules

Reached by gondola from Jakobsbad.

Local rules & hazards

Foehn wind is a genuine hazard here. Cross-country pilots should check local flight restrictions before heading out, and Swiss airspace here is complex enough to research thoroughly before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

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