Koukolova hora

Overview

Koukolova hora is a hill site in Czechia with a recorded launch elevation of 350 m. It works best in north-westerly 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 Koukolova hora; 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.

• Zdice2 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Králův Dvůr4 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Beroun7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Koněprusy CavesCulture · 4.3 km awayCave and archaeological site in the Czech Republic
• Church of Saint James the Great, BerounCulture · 6.8 km awayChurch in the Czech Republic
• Chapel of Virgin Mary of Sorrows, BerounCulture · 7 km awayChapel in the Czech Republic

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

• Suchomasty4 km SE · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Bitov4 km NE · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Hudlice5 km N · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Beroun7 km NE · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Zadni Treban13 km E · Faces NWorks in other winds
• Dobrichovice19 km E · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• dul Tuchlovice23 km N · Faces E, SE, WWorks in other winds
• Stankovka23 km E · Faces SEWorks in other winds

Pilot notes