Hoher Bogen – Eschlkam

Hoher Bogen – Eschlkam is a paragliding training slope in Bavaria, Germany, at around 470 metres, with a 40-metre height difference from top to bottom and a southwest-facing launch. That height difference makes it a step up from the smallest beginner hills but still firmly a training slope rather than a full mountain launch — enough drop to build real airtime on each hop without the commitment of a big site. The southwest orientation means the window for a good session depends on getting that specific wind direction, so it's worth checking the forecast rather than assuming any breeze will do. For details on current access and training schedules, contact the local flight school running the site rather than assuming it's open for casual use. With a genuinely usable height difference and a single, reliable wind direction to plan around, this is a solid step in a paragliding student's early progression.

Launch & conditions

Paragliding training slope with ~40 m of height difference, at ~470 m; southwest-facing.

Getting there & local rules

Contact the local flight school for current access and training schedules.

Check conditions before you fly

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