Knobelsdorf

Knobelsdorf is a paragliding and hang-gliding site in Thuringia, Germany, launching from 482 m on a hill that faces northeast, so it only comes into play when the wind sits in that one window. The site has its own dedicated landing field, Knobelsdorf Landeplatz, which keeps the approach straightforward for pilots who fly here regularly. What sets it apart is its training setup: the area includes an extension built specifically for hang-glider and paraglider instruction, and student pilots on training flights are directed to a separate, designated landing point rather than the main field, a distinction worth knowing before flying here as part of a course. Guest pilots are asked to park at the designated turning area just outside the village rather than along the lane itself, which keeps access clear for residents and other pilots on busy flying days. As with most club-run German sites, it's worth checking current local guidance before a first visit, since small local rules like parking and landing assignment can change from season to season.

Getting there & local rules

Guest pilots should park at the designated turning area just outside the village rather than along the lane, and check current local guidance before a first visit.

Check conditions before you fly

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