Menzenschwand – Brühl

Menzenschwand – Brühl is a flatland winch-tow site in the southern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, flyable from six different directions (east through south, southwest, west and northwest) thanks to a tow line of over 1,000 m. A training slope sits right next to it, which pairs well with the tow operation for pilots working on both skills. The winch itself must be set up on the paved section of the access road to the Möslelift area, and the tow cable can only be reeled back out by bicycle or a quiet moped — recreational visitors and onlookers must never be disturbed or put at risk. Landing is only permitted at the already-approved site near the Möslelift outrun, by the windsock; the surrounding wet meadows are a protected biotope and must be avoided. Flying is restricted to 9:00–20:00, capped at 60 flying days a year with a logged flight book, and the northern part of one nearby parcel is off-limits to overflight entirely — flying stays inside the area marked on the site's approved map.

Launch & conditions

Winch-tow site flyable from six directions depending on how the line is laid out, with over 1,000 m of tow available. A training slope right next to it complements the tow operation.

Getting there & local rules

The winch sets up on the paved section of the access road to the Möslelift area; the cable is only reeled back by bicycle or a quiet moped, never disturbing other visitors.

Local rules & hazards

Landing is only allowed at the approved site near the Möslelift outrun, by the windsock — the surrounding wet meadows are a protected biotope and must be avoided. Flying is limited to 9:00–20:00 and capped at 60 days a year, and the northern part of one nearby parcel may not be overflown at all.

Check conditions before you fly

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