Schiers – Stelserberg

Schiers – Stelserberg is a south-facing launch at 1,469 m in Switzerland's Prättigau valley, taking off right in front of the local restaurant. It's good for thermal, soaring and cross-country flying. Getting there without a car means the bus from Schiers to Stels. Landing is down in Schiers itself. As with most Swiss sites, treat Föhn conditions here with real caution and check the current airspace picture and active danger areas before you fly — Swiss airspace is a genuinely complex topic that rewards doing the homework rather than guessing.

Launch & conditions

Launch is right in front of the local restaurant, at 1,469 m facing south.

Getting there & local rules

Reach the launch by bus from Schiers to Stels. Landing is in Schiers itself.

Local rules & hazards

Treat Föhn conditions here with real caution, and check the current Swiss airspace picture and any active danger areas before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

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