Jilove

Overview

Jilove is a hill site in Czechia with a recorded launch elevation of 412 m. It works best in north-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Getting there

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

• Jílové1 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Děčín8 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Ústí nad Labem11 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Děčínský SněžníkOutdoors · 4.4 km awayMountain in the Czech Republic
• Elbe Sandstone MountainsOutdoors · 4.6 km awayMountain range in Germany
• Děčín ZooCulture · 7.1 km awayZoo in Děčín, Czech Republic
• Empress Elisabeth BridgeCulture · 7.9 km awayHistoric bridge over the Elbe

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

• Krasne Brezno9 km S · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Děčín - Priper9 km NE · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Strizovice12 km SW · Faces NE
• Brna13 km S · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Hostovice14 km SW · Faces NWWorks in other winds
• Certak15 km S · Faces NWorks in other winds
• Homole16 km SW · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Dolni Zalezly17 km S · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes