Paragliding · Neufallenbach
Paragliding Büelen / Bielen – Launch sites & flight area
The take-off area is located almost directly at the mountain station of the Büelenbahn at 1’111 meters. Short distances and the landing area Neufallenbach make the area a frequently used training flight area.
- Region
- Neufallenbach
- Starting places
- 1
- Takeoff altitudes
- 1111 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 take-off area is located almost directly at the mountain station of the Büelenbahn at 1’111 meters. Short distances and the landing area Neufallenbach make the area a frequently used training flight area.
In spring, the weather can become thermal and turbulent. The guide describes Soaring along the slope towards the north. Later in the afternoon and evening, the wind direction may change with increasing mountain winds.
To the starting point
Arrival & Check-in
To the Büelen valley station near Neufallenbach. The guide mentions the journey from the Grafenort train station with a subsequent walk. Currently checking the parking regulations and the train service availability.
Space for space
The starting positions
Mountain station Büelen
Inclined start area with a laid-out fleece mat. The guide mentions direct gliding flight to Neufallenbach and thermal opportunities at Hörnli.
- Height
- 1111 m (Guide 2023)
- Orientation
- East to Southeast
- Coordinates
- 670’622 / 192’605 (LV03, book entry)
- boarding
- about 1 minute
- underground
- Non-woven mat / lawn
Rieger training facility. Pay attention to cables, trees, and antennas in the flight and landing area.
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.
Neufallenbach / Büelen
Neufallenbach is the landing site described in the guide for Büelen and an alternative for Diegisbalm and Oberalp. Several flight schools use the terrain.
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Requirements & Notes
- Allow enough space for flight trainees and coordinate the start-up operations.
- Identify the cables in the area of Neufallenbach before the flight on the graphic and on site.
Further planning
Sources & current information
Source: Flugguide Engelbergertal, Erich Lötscher & Dani Perret, 1st edition 2023, pages 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37. Text has been revised for this overview 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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