Kronberg (Appenzell- Jakobsbad)

Overview

Kronberg (Appenzell- Jakobsbad) is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,636 m. It works best in northerly, southerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Kronberg (Appenzell- Jakobsbad); 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.

• Appenzell8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Herisau11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Gossau SG15 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Kronberg (Appenzell- Jakobsbad).

• Kronberg (mountain)Outdoors · 0.2 km awayMountain in Switzerland
• Schwägalp PassOutdoors · 3.3 km awayMountain pass in the Swiss Alps
• Altenalp TürmOutdoors · 4.5 km awayMountain in Switzerland
• AlpsteinOutdoors · 4.6 km awayMountain range in Switzerland
• SäntisOutdoors · 4.8 km awayMountain in Switzerland
• GrenzchopfOutdoors · 5 km awayMountain in Switzerland
• Hundwiler HöhiOutdoors · 5.5 km awayMountain in Switzerland
• SilberplattenOutdoors · 5.7 km awayMountain in Switzerland

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

• Säntis5 km S
• Ebenalp (Appenzell- Wasserauen)6 km E · Faces N–EWorks in other winds
• Stockberg10 km SW · Faces W
• Hoher Kasten12 km E · Faces E, WWorks in other winds
• Montlinger Schwamm14 km E · Faces N–NEWorks in other winds
• Hinterrugg16 km S · Faces N, S, SW, NWPossible XC from here on a N day, 16 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Grabserberg16 km SE · Faces NEPossible XC from here on a N day, 16 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Glannachopf18 km SPossible XC from here on a N day, 18 km downwind

Pilot notes