Schulungsgelände Gschwend

Schulungsgelände Gschwend is the training area within the wider Todtnau flying region in the Black Forest, at about 658 m, best flown in south, southwest or west wind, with its own landing field at Fluggebiet Todtnau. It sits alongside two other local launches, Hasenhorn and Silberberg, both under strict seasonal restrictions worth knowing even if you're only flying from Gschwend: Hasenhorn is closed to flying, and the nearby Rabenfelsen closed to overflight, every year from 1 March to 31 May for bird protection, and cross-country pilots are asked to avoid approaching Hasenhorn at all during that window or otherwise keep at least 100 m clear — and to watch for birds and keep distance even once the closure ends. Silberberg carries its own seasonal ban from 1 December to 30 June for wildlife and bird protection. A training-focused base in a region where the surrounding launches carry real, dated closures that any cross-country flight from here needs to respect.

Launch & conditions

The training area within the wider Todtnau flying region; best flown in south, southwest or west wind.

Local rules & hazards

The nearby Hasenhorn launch and the Rabenfelsen are closed to flying/overflight every year from 1 March to 31 May for bird protection — cross-country flights should avoid approaching Hasenhorn during that window or keep at least 100 m clear, and watch for birds even after the closure ends. The nearby Silberberg launch carries its own seasonal ban from 1 December to 30 June for wildlife and bird protection.

Check conditions before you fly

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