Am Rammelsberg Südwest – Startplatz

Am Rammelsberg Südwest is one of the northernmost ridge-soaring sites in Germany, with over 250 m of vertical relief and a southwest-facing launch at 610 m. Every pilot needs a briefing before flying the southwest start, and visiting guest pilots additionally need to hold an unrestricted license (B-Schein) — this isn't a site for pilots still training. On weekends and public holidays, the mountain is reached via a shuttle service organized by club members rather than driving up independently. Guests are welcome, and a day fee applies, payable locally. Given the vertical relief and the specific regulations around the southwest launch, it's worth reading the site's own flight-operations rules before your first visit.

Launch & conditions

Southwest-facing launch at 610 m with over 250 m of vertical relief; a briefing is required, and guest pilots need an unrestricted license (B-Schein).

Getting there & local rules

On weekends and public holidays, reach the mountain via the club-organized shuttle service. Guests are welcome; a day fee applies, payable locally.

Check conditions before you fly

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