Beutnitz Übungshang 2

Beutnitz Übungshang 2 is a flight-school training slope in Germany, at around 240 metres, set up for west or northwest wind. There are two launch points on the hill, and which one gets used on a given day depends on how the vegetation is holding up — a practical detail that reflects how carefully this slope is managed rather than left to wear down. The rules here are straightforward but matter: flying must not damage neighbouring land or the vegetation on the hill itself, and the site needs to be kept free of litter after every session. It's a low-altitude, low-drama slope built for repeated short training flights rather than long cross-country days. As with any school-run training hill, it operates through the flight school rather than being open for casual use, so check in with the school before heading up.

Launch & conditions

Training slope (Übungshang) at ~240 m, flyable with W or NW wind; two launch points used depending on vegetation.

Local rules & hazards

Flying here must not affect neighbouring land or damage the vegetation on the slope, and the site must be kept free of litter after every session.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Beutnitz Übungshang 2, 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 Beutnitz Übungshang 2 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.