Königsheide

Königsheide is an east-facing launch at 745 m in Germany, and the standout rule here concerns the nearby village: flights into Warmensteinach must be avoided, because emergency landing options there are limited. Every pilot needs to get familiar with the site itself before their first flight. Training-stage pilots holding an altitude-flight permit may only fly here with a flight instructor present; solo flights require a full pilot license. Hang-glider launches specifically require the unrestricted license (B-Schein), and tandem flights are only permitted on paragliders, not hang-gliders.

Launch & conditions

East-facing launch; every pilot needs to familiarize themselves with the site before their first flight.

Local rules & hazards

Avoid flying into the village of Warmensteinach — emergency landing options there are limited. Training-stage pilots need an instructor present; solo flights require a full pilot license, and hang-glider launches require the unrestricted license (B-Schein). Tandem flights are paraglider-only.

Check conditions before you fly

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