Heimatturm Colditz Übungshang

Heimatturm Colditz is a training slope (Übungshang) in Saxony, Germany, at around 170 metres, with launches facing south or southwest. Given the low altitude and the safety rule attached to it, this is a winch-tow site rather than a hill you run off: for any release above 760 metres above ground, the rules require a reliable radio link between the towed pilot and the winch operator or launch director, so the tow can be aborted immediately if other air traffic gets close. That's a genuinely useful detail even for pilots who only fly here occasionally — it signals that traffic in the area is a real consideration, not a theoretical one. Beyond that, the site works with either a south or southwest wind, giving some flexibility depending on the day. As with any towed training slope, actual flying happens through the operation running it, so check in before assuming the winch is running. It's a modest-altitude site best suited to pilots comfortable with tow launches rather than a mountain-style takeoff.

Launch & conditions

South/southwest-facing training slope (Übungshang) at ~170 m — winch-tow site.

Local rules & hazards

For any winch release above 760 m above ground, a reliable radio link between the towed pilot and the winch operator/launch director is required, so the tow can be aborted if other air traffic approaches.

Check conditions before you fly

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