Burgberg Kallmünz

Burgberg Kallmünz is an 80 m high, roughly 1,000 m long ridge in Bavaria, with genuinely good soaring in foehn conditions and thermal connections found often enough to make cross-country flying realistic here, in an east or southeast wind. The launch itself sits inside a nature reserve and is described as cliff-like, which is what makes this a demanding flying site despite the modest height — it's well used by both club members and a steady stream of visiting pilots, but the launch style itself calls for real experience. During bird nesting season, pilots are asked to respect specific overflight rules around the castle ruin above the ridge. Landing is at the Stablwiese field, next to a lightly used municipal road toward Eich — traffic is rare but caution is still expected, and an information board at the landing site covers the rest. A serious, well-loved ridge that rewards cliff-launch experience rather than a first outing.

Launch & conditions

An 80 m high, roughly 1,000 m long ridge with good soaring in foehn conditions; the launch itself sits in a nature reserve and is cliff-like, making this a demanding site despite its modest height.

Local rules & hazards

During bird nesting season, respect the specific overflight rules around the castle ruin above the ridge. Landing is at the Stablwiese field next to a lightly used municipal road toward Eich — traffic is rare but caution is still expected; an information board at the landing site covers the rest.

Check conditions before you fly

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