Gitschberg Startplatz 7

Gitschberg Startplatz 7 is one of the lower launch points on this South Tyrol mountain, at around 1,560 metres and flyable with a southwest wind. Like some of the other lower launches here, this one crosses farmland, so pilots need to ask the local farmers for permission before launching — a small courtesy that keeps access open for everyone. The Gitschberg system overall is known as a strong starting point for cross-country flights along the Puster Valley, with striking Dolomite views from higher up and a cable car and chairlift network serving the mountain in winter. Landing logistics are worth planning for: the designated landing at Meransen sits roughly at half the mountain's height, and reaching it from a launch this high usually means picking up some lift along the way rather than a direct glide. Only mown meadows in Meransen are open for landing, so know that boundary before setting up an approach.

Launch & conditions

One of the lower Gitschberg launch points, at ~1,560 m, flyable with southwest wind — crosses farmland.

Getting there & local rules

Ask local farmers for permission before launching here.

Local rules & hazards

The designated landing at Meransen sits at roughly half the mountain's height and usually needs lift picked up along the way to reach from this launch. Land only on mown meadows there.

Check conditions before you fly

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