Treh markstein

Overview

Treh markstein is a flatland site in France with a recorded launch elevation of 1,227 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• Be carefull with local airspace rules (airport near) Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Treh markstein; 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.

• Thann15 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Guebwiller15 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Munster16 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• LauchenkopfOutdoors · 4 km awayPeak in the Vosges Mountains
• Château de WildensteinCulture · 4.7 km awayFrench castle ruin
• Château de StoerenbourgCulture · 5.3 km awayRuined castle in Alsace, France
• Col du PlatzerwaselOutdoors · 5.4 km awayMountain pass in France
• StorkenkopfOutdoors · 5.7 km awayMountain in France
• Grand BallonOutdoors · 7 km awayMountain in France
• Col du Grand BallonOutdoors · 7.2 km awayMountain pass in France
• DrumontOutdoors · 7.6 km awayMountain summit in the Vosges

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

• Siebach 3003 km SW
• Stockenberg5 km S · Faces SW–W
• Schnepfenried6 km N · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds
• Gustiberg7 km SW · Faces S
• Petit Drumont8 km SW · Faces EWorks in other winds
• Rothenbachkopf9 km N · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds
• Le gaschney12 km N · Faces S, W
• Les bouchaux12 km NW · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds

Pilot notes