Govedarnika
S to SW facing thermal site · 1,395 m takeoff · 794 m height gain
Overview
Govedarnika is a mountain site in Bulgaria with a recorded launch elevation of 1,395 m. It is recorded as workable in southerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.
When to go
Flyable days per month in a typical year.
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Local weather notes
- Flyable only in weak winds les then 4m/s. Danger from rotors in strong wind conditions! Source: ParaglidingEarth
Getting there
Nearest airports
- SOF Sofia Airport57 km
- SKP Skopje International Airport130 km
- PDV Plovdiv International Airport140 km
Where to stay
The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.
- Dupnitsa6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
- Rila11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
- Sapareva Banya11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
Things to do
For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Govedarnika.
Flying nearby
See them on the map
Gledkata2 km W · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
Ostrogan2 km NE · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
Bej bunar3 km SW · Faces S–WWorks in other winds
Cherni vrah6 km E · Faces NWWorks in other winds
Robovitsa7 km S · Faces SW
Rido7 km NE · Faces NWWorks in other winds
Kalin - Rila Mountain9 km SE · Faces S–SW
Kabul10 km E · Faces NEWorks in other winds
Pilot notes
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Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.
Open site detailsSources
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