Skalsko

Overview

Skalsko is a flatland site in Bulgaria with a recorded launch elevation of 619 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• initialy imported from Bulgarian Skynomad Leonardo Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

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

• Dryanovo8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Gabrovo12 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Tryavna14 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Bacho Kiro CaveCulture · 4.7 km awayArchaeological site in Bulgaria

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

• Krushevo20 km NW
• Antennas25 km NE
• Shipka26 km SPossible XC from here on a N day, 26 km downwind
• Tonzos28 km S · Faces SW–WPossible XC from here on a N day, 28 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Korudzha29 km SPossible XC from here on a N day, 29 km downwind
• Kamaka29 km NE · Faces NW–N
• Lesicheri30 km N
• Lyaskovets30 km NE · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds

Pilot notes