Rinsenberg

Rinsenberg, a German launch at about 604 m best flown on a south-easterly wind, has been closed to flying since 14 October 2025 by official order: the site lies inside a core outbreak zone for African swine fever, and leaving the marked paths is banned under a general decree from the local district. Flying is prohibited until the authorities lift the order, so check current status before planning a visit. Under normal operation, guest flying here is possible with a briefing from the site holder, and every pilot is talked through the launch's specifics before flying: the site holder marks a clear abort line at launch, and pilots must be safely airborne before reaching a drop in the terrain lower down the launch — if that isn't achieved, the launch must be aborted rather than pushed through. Flight operations must never endanger third parties, particularly anyone using the path that runs below the launch.

Launch & conditions

The site holder marks a clear abort line at launch; pilots must be safely airborne before a drop in the terrain lower down the launch, and should abort if that isn't achieved.

Local rules & hazards

Flying has been prohibited here since 14 October 2025 by official order, following an African swine fever outbreak — the site sits inside the core restriction zone, and leaving the marked paths is banned under the district's general decree, in force until authorities lift it. Under normal operation, flight operations must never endanger third parties, especially anyone on the path below the launch.

Check conditions before you fly

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