Klüsserath Startplatz 1 Südwest

Klüsserath Startplatz 1 Südwest is a scenic launch in the Moselle vineyards at about 300 m, facing south to southwest, where the Moselle river itself has to be crossed on the glide down — so without lift, pilots head straight for the landing field rather than working the terrain. The area is also good for cross-country flying, but Hahn airport sits close by to the southeast, so airspace limits need real attention when planning a route. A briefing is required before anyone's first flight, and launching from this particular site requires a B-license: pilots leave in good time and with enough height for the "Kirmeswies" landing field, and can only launch if that field is a safe, reachable option or a top-landing back at launch is a safe fallback — the site holder points out the emergency landing options beforehand. Top-landings at this launch are allowed when traffic permits it safely. The landing field is small, weekend paraglider traffic is heavy, and pilots are best off flying only when a top-landing is realistically possible. A day membership costs €5.

Local rules & hazards

Launching from this site requires a B-license, and every pilot needs a site briefing covering the long glide to the landing field, the landing situation, emergency landing areas, and the specific dangers of an emergency landing over the Moselle itself (including water landings). Launches are only made when the "Kirmeswies" landing field is a safe, reachable option or a top-landing back at launch is realistic, and a launch marshal is posted during competitions or heavy traffic. Hahn airport lies nearby to the southeast, so airspace limits need real attention when planning any cross-country flight from here.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Klüsserath Startplatz 1 Südwest, 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 Klüsserath Startplatz 1 Südwest with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.