Pröller

Pröller launches from a forest clearing at 1,018 m in Bavaria, Germany, with a flat, uncomplicated takeoff area facing northeast. The clearing setting means the launch window is narrower than an open hillside would allow, and the guidance here is direct: don't launch into crosswind or when conditions are unclear, since the trees framing the clearing leave little room to correct a bad exit. The landing is down in Hinterviechtach, on ground that includes agriculturally used meadows, so pilots need to be considerate of tall grass and working farmland on the way in rather than treating every green field as fair game. Wind from the northeast is what the launch is built for, and outside that window the forest-clearing setup stops being forgiving. It's a straightforward site on a good day, but one where matching the conditions to the launch matters more than usual because of how enclosed the takeoff actually is.

Launch & conditions

Flat launch in a forest clearing, facing northeast — don't launch in crosswind or unclear conditions, since the trees leave little margin for error.

Getting there & local rules

The landing area near Hinterviechtach includes working farmland — be considerate of agriculturally used meadows, especially where the grass is tall.

Check conditions before you fly

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