Aussichtsturm Hohe Hardt / Morsbach

Aussichtsturm Hohe Hardt near Morsbach in Germany is a north/northeast-facing launch at 335 m, named for the lookout tower at the site. Every pilot needs a briefing from an authorized club member on the site's specifics, hazards and conditions before their first flight here. Access to the launch is on foot only — vehicles have to stay in the designated public parking areas rather than driving up. Top-landing back at the launch is possible, but only in suitable wind conditions and only for pilots who've already had the site briefing.

Launch & conditions

North/northeast-facing launch by the Hohe Hardt lookout tower; every pilot needs a site briefing before their first flight here.

Getting there & local rules

Access to the launch is on foot only — vehicles must park in the designated public parking areas.

Local rules & hazards

Top-landing is possible but only in suitable wind conditions and only for pilots who have already had the required site briefing.

Check conditions before you fly

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