Schattberg (Hinterglemm)

Overview

Schattberg (Hinterglemm) is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,069 m. It works best in northerly, south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and southerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Schattberg (Hinterglemm); 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.

• Mittersill14 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Zell am See14 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer18 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Schattberg (Hinterglemm).

• Schattberg (Saalbach-Hinterglemm)Outdoors · 0.5 km awayMountain in the Austrian state of Salzburg
• GlemmtalOutdoors · 2.3 km awayValley in the Austrian state of Salzburg
• SchmittenhöheOutdoors · 9.6 km awayMountain in the Kitzbühel Alps, Austria
• GeißsteinOutdoors · 10 km awayMountain in the Kitzbühel Alps in Austria

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

• Hinterglemm (Zwolferkogel)4 km W · Faces N, E, SE, S, W, NWWorks in other winds
• Schönleiten7 km NE · Faces S–SW
• Grosse Asitzkopf8 km NE · Faces NW–NE
• Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See)9 km SE · Faces E, SE, SW, W, NWWorks in other winds
• Totschartl13 km N
• Buchensteinwand14 km N
• Biberg15 km NE
• Rotheck16 km NEPossible XC from here on a SW day, 16 km downwind

Pilot notes