Bärngschwendt 600 Skiabfahrt Unternberg

Above Ruhpolding in the Chiemgau Alps, this launch sits partway up a ski slope known locally as Bärngschwendt, with about 600 m of height to play with down to the valley. It's built for northeast wind days, and the rules are strict about it: only clean headwind launches are allowed, with side or tailwind ruled out because of turbulence risk close to the trees and terrain. There's a second takeoff further up the same slope, so pilots check the air is clear before committing — simultaneous launches from both are not permitted. Training flights toward an A-licence aren't run here, and anyone starting for the first time needs five height flights elsewhere first, since the corridor launch has no direct sightline to the landing. Tandem pairs need a clean headwind of at least 10 km/h. It's a site that rewards patience with the wind window over rushing the queue.

Launch & conditions

Clean headwind only — side or tailwind launches are ruled out here due to turbulence near the trees and terrain, and there's a second takeoff further up the slope to check for before you go.

Getting there & local rules

First-timers need five height flights from another site before flying here, since the launch corridor has no direct sightline to the landing area; A-licence training flights aren't run here.

Local rules & hazards

Launches require a clean headwind — side or tailwind is avoided for turbulence risk near the trees, and pilots must confirm the air is clear before launching since a second takeoff sits further up the same slope with no simultaneous starts. Tandem launches need at least 10 km/h of direct headwind, and flying stops during active ski-slope operations.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Bärngschwendt 600 Skiabfahrt Unternberg, 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 Bärngschwendt 600 Skiabfahrt Unternberg with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.