Obertilliach - Golzentipp

Overview

Obertilliach - Golzentipp is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,998 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• I like this place for several reasons: - VERY friendly people at the chairlift and in the village; - VERY reasonable prices for chairlift; - thermals start early; - very large LZ; - easy for XC: climb to about 2800m, cross the valley and… Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Obertilliach - Golzentipp; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Sillian16 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Lienz17 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Auronzo di Cadore23 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Obertilliach - Golzentipp.

• Kartitsch SaddleOutdoors · 6.4 km awayAustrian mountain pass
• Monte CavallinoOutdoors · 9.1 km awayMountain in Italy

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Kuehbodentoerl10 km NE
• Hochstein13 km NE · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds
• Sillian - Thurntaler16 km W · Faces SE–SW
• Kollnig19 km NE · Faces SE–SWPossible XC from here on a SW day, 19 km downwind
• Ebnerfeld20 km NE · Faces SE–SW
• Helm (Sexten) - Elmo (Sesto)20 km W · Faces SE–S
• Zettersfeld21 km NE · Faces E–WPossible XC from here on a SW day, 21 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Kalser Schutzhütte21 km EPossible XC from here on a W day, 21 km downwind

More paragliding sites near Obertilliach - Golzentipp

• Föhnbruch 22 km away

Pilot notes