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Zettersfeld

E to W facing ridge site · 2,199 m takeoff · 1,530 m height gain

Site details on the map

Overview

Zettersfeld is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,199 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • Nice flying site for beginners and also experienced pilots. Please note: - the skiers in winter - prepare your glider on the side of the slope - the cows in summer - minimum distances to the chairlift Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Zettersfeld are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Local weather notes

  • The valley wind in summer can be very strong in the afternoon but still flyable. Pay attention on days with Northfoehn. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • SZG Salzburg Airport103 km
  • INN Innsbruck Airport117 km
  • BZO Bolzano Airport121 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Zettersfeld; 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.

Things to do

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

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Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying Zettersfeld?

Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

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