Drei – Kreis – Eck

Drei-Kreis-Eck is a paragliding site in Germany at around 992 m, with a permit that only allows paraglider flying in wind directions between southwest and northwest, and only up to 15 km/h — a notably tight wind window compared with many sites, so this is not a place to fly if the forecast is running any stronger. First-time pilots are required to be briefed on the site's specific hazards and quirks before flying it for the first time, which is worth arranging ahead of a visit rather than showing up and hoping someone's around. The site accepts wind from north, southwest, west or northwest depending on conditions, and the landing is at Drei-Kreis-Eck Landeplatz. Because the permitted wind speed ceiling is so low and a briefing is mandatory before a first flight, treat this as a site to fly only once you've made contact locally and understand exactly why those limits exist — they're written into the site's operating permit, not a suggestion.

Local rules & hazards

Paraglider flying is permitted only in wind directions from southwest to northwest and only up to 15 km/h under the site's operating permit. Every pilot needs a briefing on the site's specific hazards before their first flight here.

Check conditions before you fly

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