Halver – Hohenplanken

Halver – Hohenplanken is a German winch and flatland paragliding site at about 410 m, with launches oriented southeast and northwest depending on the day's wind. There's a firm seasonal closure to plan around: the site may not be flown between 15 March and 30 May, so spring is off the table here. Hang-glider towing is also currently not available at this site, so paraglider pilots are the main traffic. Parking is restricted too — cars go on the Eickerhöh yard rather than on the grass meadows, with the tow vehicle and a first-aid vehicle the only exceptions allowed on the meadow itself. Outside the closed window, the dual southeast/northwest orientation gives a reasonable spread of usable wind days for a towing field.

Local rules & hazards

The site may not be flown between 15 March and 30 May. Hang-glider towing is currently not available. Park in the designated yard, not on the meadows — only the tow vehicle and a first-aid vehicle are exceptions.

Check conditions before you fly

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