Medergen – Wangegg

Medergen – Wangegg launches from 2,279 m in the Swiss Alps, and the site is specifically known for excellent afternoon soaring in the westerly valley wind — southwest and west are the directions that work here. The takeoff is flexible: pilots can launch pretty much anywhere along the slope rather than being tied to one exact spot. Getting there means driving up to Medergen (a toll applies on the access road) and then a further hike, or, for a bigger day, hiking all the way up from Arosa or Langwies instead of driving at all. The landing is at Medergen itself, with backup landing zones in Arosa and Langwies if needed. The one hazard flagged explicitly for this site is Föhn — the strong, warm downslope wind that can turn conditions dangerous fast in the Alps — so check the Föhn forecast specifically before committing to fly, not just the general wind.

Getting there & local rules

Drive to Medergen (a toll fee applies on the access road), then hike up — or skip the drive and hike all the way from Arosa or Langwies.

Local rules & hazards

Föhn is explicitly flagged as a hazard here — check the Föhn forecast specifically before flying, since it can turn conditions dangerous quickly.

Check conditions before you fly

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