Neuwied – Rodenbach (Übungshang)

Neuwied–Rodenbach is a practice hill (Übungshang) in Germany near Neuwied, at just 170 m, working on south-east through south to south-west winds. As a training slope it's built for exactly what the name says: low-consequence, controlled first flights rather than big mountain terrain. The one hazard worth knowing before you fly is a high-voltage power line running along the north side of the launch, plus orchard meadows nearby — both need a proper safety margin, not a close pass. Parking is also enforced: leave the car at the sports field (Sportplatz) rather than trying to park closer to the hill itself. The Neuwied-Rodenbach landing field serves the site below. A straightforward local hill for building hours in a controlled setting.

Launch & conditions

Works on south-east through south to south-west winds — a fairly forgiving window for a low practice hill.

Getting there & local rules

Park at the sports field (Sportplatz) — parking here is enforced, so don't leave a car elsewhere.

Local rules & hazards

Keep a safe distance from the orchard meadows and from the high-voltage power line that runs just north of the launch.

Check conditions before you fly

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