Schleppstrecke bei Wüstendorf

The tow line at Wüstendorf is flown in northeast to east wind, with a local club running regular winch tows into the thermals here — it's a relaxed, easy-going group, and the site is well suited to beginners. Vehicle parking needs to be arranged with the club in advance. The number of flying days each year is set based on the site's historical average from 2005–2007, so it isn't an unlimited operation. Overnight stays at the launch or landing site aren't allowed without extra permission from the local authorities, and the club aims to have everyone off the site before sunset. Whenever needed, the tow-line deployment stretch is secured — sometimes with the help of marshals — so that ordinary traffic like farm vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians isn't put at risk by the winch operation.

Launch & conditions

Winch-tow site flown in northeast to east wind at about 390 m; a relaxed, easy-going club runs regular tows into the thermals here, and it's well suited to beginners.

Getting there & local rules

Vehicle parking needs to be arranged with the club in advance. The number of flying days each year is capped, based on the site's 2005–2007 average.

Local rules & hazards

Overnight stays at the launch or landing site aren't allowed without extra permission from the local authorities, and the site is generally cleared before sunset. The tow-line deployment stretch is secured as needed, sometimes with marshals, to keep farm vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians safe from the winch operation.

Check conditions before you fly

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