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Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli

SE to SW facing ridge site · 1,788 m takeoff · 1,177 m height gain

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Overview

Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,788 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • On good days very busy, space on the gondola must be previously reserved - especially for parties > 2 pilots! (+41 81 325 1939) Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

  • Not recommended when wind is strong NW to NE. Do not fly when 'Föhn' is blowing or predicted. 'Föhn' is a strong, turbulent (south-)wind over the Alps due to large pressure differential between south and north side of Alps. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • ACH Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport55 km
  • FDH Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen76 km
  • ZRH Zürich Airport100 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli; 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 Fanas -Hörnli -Eggli.

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Open site details

Sources

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

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