Schleppstrecke Südwest – Nordost

Schleppstrecke Südwest–Nordost is one of the winch-tow strips at a flatland site near Hamburg, working on south and southwest wind. Towing here crosses the farm track 'An der Schmiede', so pylons and warning signs reading 'Achtung Schleppseil' (caution: tow rope) go up on both sides of the rope whenever towing is active, and launches only happen once the strip is confirmed clear of cyclists, walkers or farm vehicles — a course marshal secures the rope if there's any doubt. Every pilot flying here needs a briefing on Hamburg's airspace structure: controlled airspace C sits above the site from 3,500 ft, and another C sector lies just west of the site starting at 2,500 ft MSL. Powered paramotors and non-motorized paragliders never launch or land here at the same time.

Launch & conditions

A south/southwest winch-tow alignment on this flatland site near Hamburg. Towing crosses the farm track 'An der Schmiede', so pylons and 'Achtung Schleppseil' warning signs go up on both sides of the rope whenever it's active.

Getting there & local rules

Launches only happen once the strip is confirmed clear of cyclists, walkers or farm vehicles — a course marshal secures the rope if there's any doubt.

Local rules & hazards

Every pilot needs a briefing on Hamburg's airspace structure: controlled airspace C sits above the site from 3,500 ft, with another C sector just west of the site from 2,500 ft MSL. Powered paramotors and non-motorized paragliders never launch or land here at the same time.

Check conditions before you fly

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