Walxheim

Walxheim is a flatland site in Germany, set on open ground just north of the village at roughly 450 metres. Because there's no hill to launch from, flying here means aerotow or winch launching — the site is built around that kind of ground-based tow setup rather than a mountain takeoff. Local pilots rate the thermal activity here as reliably good, which is what makes a flatland winch site worth the drive when the taller launches nearby are having a quiet day. The site works with wind out of the east or the west, so it's launchable across a useful spread of conditions rather than needing one narrow direction. As with any towed site, current tow-day information and schedule come from the local club rather than being fixed, so it's worth confirming before heading out that towing is actually running that day. Walxheim suits pilots who already fly winch or aerotow and are looking for a dependable thermal flatland option in this part of Germany.

Launch & conditions

Flatland winch/aerotow site at ~450 m, no hill launch — wind from E or W.

Getting there & local rules

Located just north of Walxheim village.

Check conditions before you fly

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