Skalka

Name: Skalka paragliding site
Address: CZ

South-west-facing ridge site · 927 m takeoff · 431 m height gain

Overview

Skalka is a mountain site in Czechia with a recorded launch elevation of 927 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

In case strong SSW or NW wind there is big turbulence when you going out from the take off. Always check wind direction at the top of the hill. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

OSR Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava21 km
KTW Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport117 km
SLD Sliač Airport119 km

Public transport directions from Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (Google Maps)All travel options from Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (Rome2Rio)

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

Frýdlant nad Ostravicí6 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Frenštát pod Radhoštěm6 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Kopřivnice12 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

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Sources

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