Kronplatz Startplatz 1

Kronplatz Startplatz 1 is one of several numbered takeoffs on this popular Dolomites-area mountain, sitting at 2,249 m and facing west and north-west — a useful pick for pilots working the afternoon westerly rather than the mountain's south-facing options. Kronplatz draws heavy pilot traffic in winter, when the ski lifts keep the summit easily accessible, but the mountain stands somewhat isolated from the wider ridge network, so linking a flight here into a longer cross-country route isn't as straightforward as it looks on the map. Everything at the top is well served by the mountain station, so reaching any of the numbered start points is a short walk rather than a real hike. Landing is at Reischach, north-east of the valley station — worth noting that landing options to the south of the mountain are genuinely scarce, so a west or north-west flight off this particular start point keeps you working with the mountain's better-served landing side rather than against it.

Launch & conditions

One of several numbered start points on Kronplatz, facing west and north-west.

Getting there & local rules

Well served by the mountain station — a short walk to reach from the top.

Local rules & hazards

Landing options south of the mountain are genuinely scarce; the served landing field is at Reischach, north-east of the valley station. The mountain's isolated position also means linking flights into a longer cross-country route is trickier than the map suggests.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Kronplatz Startplatz 1, 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 Kronplatz Startplatz 1 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.