Paragliding · Wolfenschiessen
Paragliding Brändlen – Launch sites & flight area
The small railway leads to Berghof Brändlen. From there, you reach the two starting points Northwest and South on foot. The short distances and the elevation difference to the valley make the area interesting for several flights on the same day.
- Region
- Wolfenschiessen
- Starting places
- 2
- Takeoff altitudes
- 1200–1238 m according to the Guide
- Exploration
- Cableway and footpath
- Ground base
- Flight Guide 2023
- Airspace
- Check current conditions before every flight
From the flight guide
The flight area
The small railway leads to Berghof Brändlen. From there, you reach the two starting points Northwest and South on foot. The short distances and the elevation difference to the valley make the area interesting for several flights on the same day.
In addition to gliders, the guide describes thermal flights later in the afternoon towards Haldigrat. Acropilot pilots are also on the ground in the area; they coordinate flight routes and altitude adjustments.
To the starting point
Arrival & Check-in
From the Wolfenschiessen train station, it is about seven minutes on foot to the valley station. Use parking spaces at the valley station according to local regulations. Pay for the use of the railway according to the current system.
Space for space
The starting positions
North-West
Short, steep ascent to the starting area. The guide mentions a grill area and a toilet nearby.
- Height
- 1238 m (Guide 2023)
- Orientation
- North-West
- Coordinates
- 673’980 / 195’314 (LV03, book entry)
- boarding
- about 10 minutes from the hotel
- underground
- Grass
With strong valley winds, the northwest start is also challenging.
South
First to the barn, then southeastwards to the meadow with the windsock. The terrain quickly becomes steep.
- Height
- 1200 m (Guide 2023)
- Orientation
- South
- Coordinates
- 673’962 / 195’047 (LV03, book entry)
- boarding
- about 5 minutes from the yard
- underground
- Grass
In strong wind, the south start is at Lee. Smooth field: risk of slipping in wet and snowy conditions.
Orientation
Maps, Topos & Images
All associated graphics from the flight guide are fully reproduced here with their labeled instructions. Maps and topographic maps are displayed in their original aspect ratio. Labels, cable instructions, and markings: as of 2023.
Set goals before starting
Landing places
Choose a suitable and permissible landing before takeoff. The places linked here are area options and do not guarantee the availability of any landing spot.
Wolfenschiessen
The landing field is located on the edge of the forest near Wolfenschiessen and serves, among other things, flights from Brändlen. The summer and winter areas are marked differently in the guide.
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Requirements & Notes
- There is a difference between the summer and winter training ground at Wolfenschiessen. The graphic shows the regulations from 2023.
- Do not choose the south start in case of strong valley winds due to the terrain.
Further planning
Sources & current information
Basis: Flugguide Engelbergertal, Erich Lötscher & Dani Perret, 1st edition 2023, pages 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43. Text for this overview has been revised by the editorial team. Photos, maps and labeled topographic maps from the provided guide; source of maps according to the imprint: Federal Office for Land Surveying / © swisstopo. The image captions reflect the current status as of 2023.
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