Fürstenberg Süd

Fürstenberg Süd is a paragliding site in Germany at 900 m, launching on south-east, south and south-west wind, inside the satellite zone of the Donaueschingen radio mandatory airspace (RMZ) — a detail the operating club has to meet conditions on with the regional government, so it's worth knowing before you fly here. Access on the surrounding paths and roads must stay clear at all times, and agricultural or forestry traffic and the neighbouring landowners' work must never be obstructed or disturbed. Launch and landing areas are to be kept clean and used only within their marked bounds. While flying, keep at least 50 m clear — both horizontally and vertically — of nearby roads. Because this launch sometimes runs with several pilots flying at once, everyone is expected to fly in a way that avoids putting other pilots at risk.

Local rules & hazards

The launch sits in the satellite zone of the Donaueschingen radio mandatory airspace (RMZ) — check current airspace rules before flying. Keep at least 50 m clear, horizontally and vertically, of nearby roads, don't obstruct agricultural or forestry traffic or the neighbouring landowners' work, and keep launch and landing areas clean and within their marked bounds. Fly considerately when several pilots are launching at the same time.

Check conditions before you fly

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