Weingarten (Unternberg) Startplatz

Weingarten (Unternberg), above Ruhpolding in Bavaria, launches from a forest clearing at 811 m above sea level, with about 127 m of height to work with down to the valley. It's a coordination-first site: flying only happens after checking in with the site holder, and every pilot needs to confirm current landing-site rules before their first flight, since glide range from this launch reaches only two options — Großgstatter or Stocking. There's a guesthouse right at launch, a nice bonus if you're waiting out conditions. The core safety rule is about wind: launches only happen in a clear headwind or genuine calm, given the site's tucked-away position in a forest lane, and pilots are reminded to respect that tight setting rather than force a marginal launch.

Launch & conditions

Launches only in a clear headwind or genuine calm, from a forest-clearing site at 811 m NN with about 127 m of height to the valley.

Getting there & local rules

Flying only after coordination with the site holder. Glide range from this launch reaches only two landing options: Großgstatter or Stocking.

Local rules & hazards

Confirm current landing-site rules with the relevant site holders before using this launch — access to the two reachable landing fields depends on it.

Check conditions before you fly

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