Hoher Bogen Startplatz Ahornriegel N

Hoher Bogen's north-facing Ahornriegel launch drops pilots 459 m down a narrow forest corridor, and the rules split sharply by which of its two launches you use. The east-facing one only opens once the ski lifts have stopped running for the day; the northwest-facing one can share the mountain with active skiing, as long as markings keep the launch clearly separated from the piste. Every pilot gets briefed on the corridor's obstacles — masts included — before flying, and launches only happen with a clean headwind or genuine calm; crosswind or tailwind attempts aren't allowed. Training flights don't run from the east launch at all, and even on the north one they're reserved for students who already have at least 25 height flights elsewhere and have reached an advanced stage, with an instructor on radio at both ends of the flight. It's a technical, corridor-style launch built for pilots who already read wind and terrain well.

Launch & conditions

Launches only happen with a clean headwind or genuine calm — crosswind or tailwind attempts aren't allowed, and every pilot gets briefed on the corridor's obstacles, masts included, before flying.

Getting there & local rules

The east-facing launch only opens once the ski lifts stop running for the day; the northwest one can share the mountain with active skiing if the launch stays clearly marked off from the piste.

Local rules & hazards

Training flights don't run from the east launch at all, and even on the north one they're reserved for students with at least 25 height flights elsewhere and an advanced training level, with an instructor on radio throughout. Launches happen only in clean headwind or true calm — crosswind and tailwind are ruled out.

Check conditions before you fly

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