Finkenberg Süd / Rossbach

Finkenberg Süd / Rossbach is a south-facing launch in Germany at around 320 m, with one hard airspace restriction pilots need to know before flying it: a helicopter landing pad operates nearby at Rahms, with official approach and departure corridors that paragliders must stay out of entirely, plus an extra safety buffer around those corridors that's also off-limits. Treat that airspace as a firm no-fly zone rather than something to skirt close to — helicopter traffic doesn't have room to react to a paraglider drifting into its path. On the ground, the landing field has a reputation for wind that shifts quickly and without much warning, so pilots should stay ready to adjust their approach right up to touchdown rather than committing early to one line. Being south-facing and relatively low, it's a site that rewards a straightforward afternoon thermal or evening sled ride more than ambitious cross-country plans.

Local rules & hazards

A helicopter landing pad operates nearby at Rahms, with official approach and departure corridors — plus an additional safety buffer around them — that paragliders must never fly into.

Check conditions before you fly

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