Wallberg Startplatz Hauptgipfel

Hauptgipfel is the highest of the Wallberg's paragliding launches above the Tegernsee, at around 1,720 m right at the summit, and it comes into play in northwest wind. It shares the mountain's reputation as a strong cross-country launch — pilots regularly head toward Kössen via Bodenschneid, Bayerischzell and Kufstein, and in north wind some continue over the Blauberge to the Achensee and on into the Zillertal, a route that needs a high base because of the forest below. Because it sits above the other two Wallberg launches, pilots read the summit windsocks directly at takeoff rather than judging lee risk from a distance, and switch to a lower launch if conditions turn against the wind here. Landing is north of the Wallbergstraße road, where flying low risks hitting a parked or moving car. Golden eagles nest on the mountain, so their nesting areas are avoided, and a day permit purchased at the cable-car station covers the site's upkeep.

Launch & conditions

The highest of the three Wallberg launches, working in northwest wind. Read the summit windsocks directly at takeoff, and switch to a lower launch if the wind turns against this one.

Getting there & local rules

A day permit, bought at the cable-car station, covers site upkeep.

Local rules & hazards

Golden eagles nest on the Wallberg, so nesting areas are avoided. Landing is north of the Wallbergstraße road — flying low over it risks a collision with cars — and lee conditions at this summit launch are judged directly from the windsocks here rather than from a distance.

Check conditions before you fly

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