Schnaithalde Schlepp

Schnaithalde Schlepp is a winch-tow flatland site at 820 m in Germany, flown on northeast, east, southwest and west winds — a wide directional spread that makes it a flexible option across different wind days. It's a working winch operation with real ground-traffic discipline: only the tow vehicle and the cable-retrieval motorcycle are allowed on the field itself while flying is active, everyone else's car stays in the designated parking area near the sports grounds, and the access tracks are closed to outside traffic for the duration. That structure exists to keep a busy winch site safe, so newcomers should expect — and follow — marshalling instructions rather than driving up and parking wherever looks convenient. With four workable wind directions and an organized tow setup, it's a practical site for regular flatland flying rather than a scenic mountain outing.

Local rules & hazards

During active flying, only the winch vehicle and the cable-retrieval motorcycle are allowed on the field — everyone else's car stays in the designated parking area, and the access tracks are closed to outside traffic while the winch is running.

Check conditions before you fly

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