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Topolitsa South

South-facing ridge site · 539 m takeoff · 343 m height gain

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Overview

Topolitsa South is a flatland site in Bulgaria with a recorded launch elevation of 539 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • The mountain above Topolitsa village is part of the Stara Planina (Balkan) mountain and offers two take-off spots 1.2km apart. Both are 350m above the valley floor and give excellent opportunities for thermal and ridge soaring. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Topolitsa South 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

  • If the wind at the South takeoff is from west direction, be careful, it might be turbulent! Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • BOJ Burgas Airport37 km
  • VAR Varna Airport77 km
  • TEQ Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport191 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Topolitsa South; 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.

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Sources

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

Read the paragliding weather guide