Auf dem Wakenfelde

Auf dem Wakenfelde is a paragliding site in Germany, launching from around 650 m with the hill facing southeast. Specific rules govern how the site is used: flight operations must not damage protected landscape features on the ground, such as hedgerows, tree lines or fruit trees, so pilots need to be careful where they walk and where a wing is laid out during setup and pack-down, not just where they fly. The rules also cover housekeeping — any area used during a practice day must be left in the same orderly condition it was found in, with all rubbish collected and taken away rather than left behind. Respecting both rules matters for keeping the site open to pilots in the future, not just for the day's flying. The dedicated landing field, Auf dem Wakenfelde Landeplatz, gives pilots a clear target for the approach.

Local rules & hazards

Flight operations must not damage protected landscape features on the ground — hedgerows, tree rows, fruit trees — and any area used during a practice day must be left tidy, with all rubbish collected and removed afterward.

Check conditions before you fly

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