Sitzenhof

Sitzenhof is a winch-tow flatland site at 364 m in Germany, flown on southeast and northwest winds. Pilots need to be aware of the restricted airspace here — designated ED-R 144, active up to flight level 75-100 — so checking current status before flying matters more than at an open site. During towing, the road crossing the site is closed off with proper barriers and warning signs go up at the launch, landing and any crossing paths, so expect that ground infrastructure when you visit rather than an unmarked field. The site also operates under a shared-use agreement with a local gyrocopter pilot, so don't assume paragliders have the airspace to themselves here — other powered traffic has a standing arrangement to use it too.

Local rules & hazards

This site sits near restricted airspace (ED-R 144, active up to FL 75-100) — check current status before flying. The site also operates under a shared-use agreement with a local gyrocopter pilot, so other powered traffic may be present.

Check conditions before you fly

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