Warendorf – Freckenhorst

Warendorf – Freckenhorst is a winch-launch flatland site in North Rhine-Westphalia, workable in east or west wind at just 65 m elevation — genuine flatland flying rather than a hill launch. The site runs two stationary double-drum winches capable of towing up to 130 kg, and it's set up for paraglider normal and step-towing, hang gliders, and paraglider tandem flights. Parking directly at the site is limited, so plan for that if you're driving in. Guest pilots are welcome on flyable days, though registering for flight operations ahead of time through the local club is expected rather than optional. A fee toward the winches' running costs applies depending on the type of tow used, typically settled in cash or via PayPal at the end of the flying day. As of 2026, tows here are also logged in an electronic register, so expect that to be part of the routine.

Launch & conditions

Winch-launch flatland site at just 65 m, workable in east or west wind; two stationary double-drum winches here tow up to 130 kg, for paraglider normal/step-tow, hang glider, and paraglider tandem flights.

Getting there & local rules

Parking directly at the site is limited; guest pilots register for flight operations with the local club ahead of time.

Local rules & hazards

A fee toward the winches' running costs applies depending on tow type, typically paid in cash or via PayPal at the end of the flying day. Tows are logged in an electronic register as of 2026.

Check conditions before you fly

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