Blomberg Startplatz NO, NW

Blomberg's northeast and northwest launches are the counterparts to its east-facing one on the other side of the mountain, catching wind from north through northwest instead. The same demanding-terrain rules apply across all of Blomberg's corridors: no A-licence training flights, a mandatory briefing on the specific hazards of these forest gaps before a first flight, and correctly aligned wind indicators posted right at the launch because of how narrow the corridors are. A protected valley to the west, home to capercaillie and hazel grouse, stays off-limits to overflight below 400 m, so any low-altitude flight has to be planned to clear that zone before reaching the landing field. Tandem flights are ruled out entirely from the northeast launch; from the northwest one they're allowed only in turbulence-free conditions with at least 10 km/h of headwind and a pilot-set abort line. Cross-country runs out toward the Greiling gliding airfield are a real option from up here too, and the last launch of the day comes half an hour after the cable car stops.

Launch & conditions

Correctly aligned wind indicators are posted right at launch given how narrow these forest corridors are, and every pilot gets briefed on the specific hazards before a first flight.

Getting there & local rules

The last launch of the day comes half an hour after the cable car stops running, and A-licence training flights aren't run from here.

Local rules & hazards

A protected valley to the west, home to capercaillie and hazel grouse, is off-limits to overflight below 400 m — any low flight needs enough altitude to clear it before reaching the landing field. Tandem flights are ruled out entirely from the northeast launch; from the northwest one they need turbulence-free conditions and at least 10 km/h of headwind.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Blomberg Startplatz NO, NW, 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 Blomberg Startplatz NO, NW with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.