Nebelhorn Gipfel Terassen – SP 1 (südl. Gipfelstation)

Nebelhorn Gipfel Terrassen (Launch 1, at the southern summit station) is a high-alpine launch in the Allgäu Alps near Oberstdorf, Germany, at a dramatic 2,170 m. The minimum requirement to fly here is an unrestricted pilot's license, plus solid forward and reverse launch technique and a sound read on the weather. The valley wind blows from the north, and from around midday it can spill over the ridge running from the Geißfuß to the Nebelhorn, creating a dangerous lee zone on the ridge's south side where several serious accidents have happened — avoid that area in valley wind and fly on or above the north side of the Schattenberg instead. Launching on groomed ski runs is banned while the pistes are in use, and pilots must keep well clear of hikers, skiers, buildings and the cable-car lines. Every pilot needs a briefing on the launch's particular hazards, and tandem pilots must be briefed in person. Landing at the Seealpe means keeping enough distance from the reservoir lake.

Launch & conditions

Minimum requirement is an unrestricted pilot's license, with solid forward and reverse launch technique; every pilot needs a briefing on the launch's specific hazards, and tandem pilots must be briefed in person.

Local rules & hazards

The valley wind blows from the north here, and from around midday it can spill over the ridge running from the Geißfuß to the Nebelhorn, creating a dangerous lee zone on the ridge's south side where several serious accidents have happened — avoid that area in valley wind and fly on or above the north side of the Schattenberg instead. Launching on groomed ski runs is banned while pistes are in use, and pilots must keep a safe distance from hikers, skiers, buildings and the cable-car lines. Landing at the Seealpe means keeping enough distance from the reservoir lake.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Nebelhorn Gipfel Terassen – SP 1 (südl. Gipfelstation), 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 Nebelhorn Gipfel Terassen – SP 1 (südl. Gipfelstation) with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.