Schleppwiese Blocksberg

Schleppwiese Blocksberg is a winch-tow flying site in Brandenburg, Germany, at just 44 m altitude — about as flat as flying gets. What makes it stand out is wind coverage: the tow line can run in all eight compass directions, so unlike most winch fields tied to one or two headings, pilots here have a workable line almost regardless of which way the wind is blowing. Running a field with that many possible tow lines takes discipline: movable obstacles like straw bales along any given line have to sit at least 50 m clear on either side, and whoever's running the winch needs a constant, unbroken sightline to the launch point in use. It's a site built for volume flying and training rather than scenery — flat, open, well-organized ground where the main variable is picking which of eight lines matches the day's wind.

Local rules & hazards

Movable obstacles such as straw bales must stay at least 50 m clear of the tow line, and there must always be a clear sightline between the winch and the launch point in use.

Check conditions before you fly

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