Unternberg Nord Startplatz

Unternberg is a thermal mountain above the Chiemgau, with a view that stretches from the flatland below all the way to the Alps behind it. The wind here has a rhythm locals count on: north wind reliably fills in through the afternoon, and evenings often bring soarable conditions right along the ridge. With a bit of altitude in hand, it's enough to glide the valley across to the neighbouring Rauschberg. This north-facing launch sits close to a chairlift, so pilots keep clear distance from it at all times. A separate south-facing launch on the same mountain is considerably more demanding, blocked by trees in front of it, and reserved for experienced pilots only — the training slopes nearby need coordination with the local club before use. One landing option, at Laubau, is only open from August through December each year for nature-conservation reasons.

Launch & conditions

This north-facing launch sits close to a chairlift, so pilots keep clear distance from it at all times; a separate south-facing launch on the same mountain is considerably more demanding and reserved for experienced pilots.

Getting there & local rules

The training slopes nearby need prior coordination with the local club, and one landing option, Laubau, is only open from August through December each year for nature-conservation reasons.

Local rules & hazards

This launch sits close to a chairlift, so pilots keep their distance from it at all times. A separate south-facing launch on the same mountain is considerably more demanding, blocked by trees in front of it, and reserved for experienced pilots. The Laubau landing option is restricted to August through December each year for nature-conservation reasons.

Check conditions before you fly

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