Saalhausen – Dolberg

Saalhausen – Dolberg launches at 560 m in Germany with a north/northwest orientation, using the Saalhausen–Dolberg landing field. As of an administrative order dated 14 October 2025, flying here was suspended until further notice — the area sits inside a containment zone for African swine fever, with leaving the marked paths also prohibited. Check current status with the local site holder before planning a flight, since this kind of restriction is typically lifted once disease-control measures end. When flying is permitted, launches in crosswind or tailwind are not allowed because of the turbulence risk this creates, and tandem training flights on two-seat gliders are limited to pilots who already know the terrain well. Guest flights also need a briefing from the site holder first. Treat this as a site to double-check before traveling to, rather than one to show up at unannounced.

Launch & conditions

Guest flights require a briefing from the site holder; crosswind and tailwind launches are not permitted due to turbulence risk.

Local rules & hazards

An administrative order dated 14 October 2025 suspended flying here until further notice because the area lies inside a containment zone for African swine fever, with leaving the marked paths also prohibited — confirm current status before visiting. When flying is allowed, crosswind or tailwind launches are barred due to turbulence risk, and tandem training flights are limited to pilots already familiar with the terrain.

Check conditions before you fly

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