Adolzfurt Hälden

Adolzfurt Hälden is a west-facing launch at about 365 m set in a forest clearing, with a short run-up before lift-off past a thorn hedge and then some tall posts further along — launches only happen at wind speeds from 3 m/s and from 240° to 280°, and flying only proceeds in coordination with the site holder. Tandem pilots need a documented briefing on local conditions before their first flight and have to demonstrate sufficient flight experience and canopy control, with launches only in a clean 12–15 km/h headwind from around 260°. The site has two landing fields: the main one, and a second, narrow one that slopes continuously toward the west and north — landing there works best in its upper, flatter section, and it's reserved for practiced pilots holding the full pilot license with plenty of flight experience, since it's a small, sloping target; tandem landings aren't possible there at all. Pilots planning to use that second field need their own documented briefing beforehand and must prove they can land safely on tight, sloping ground, and it's only approached when wind conditions genuinely allow a safe descent.

Local rules & hazards

Launches only happen at wind speeds from 3 m/s and from 240° to 280°, only in coordination with the site holder, and tandem pilots need a documented briefing plus proof of sufficient experience before their first flight. The site's second landing field is narrow and slopes continuously toward the west and north — it's reserved for practiced pilots with the full pilot license and plenty of experience, landing in its upper, flatter section, and tandem landings there aren't possible at all; it's only approached when wind conditions genuinely allow a safe descent.

Check conditions before you fly

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