Burgud - Susnjevica

Overview

Burgud - Susnjevica is a flatland site in Croatia with a recorded launch elevation of 820 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in southerly, south-westerly and north-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 Burgud - Susnjevica; 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.

• Opatija14 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Labin18 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Kastav19 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Lake ČepićOutdoors · 4.5 km awayFormer lake in Istria, Croatia
• UčkaOutdoors · 5 km awayMountain range in Croatia
• Posert CastleCulture · 8.2 km awayCroatian ruin

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

• Duga Luka22 km S · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• Buzet - da Nevio26 km NW · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Buzet - Zavoj29 km NW · Faces SW
• Motovun31 km W · Faces W
• Grobnik32 km NE · Faces S–W
• Kvirik34 km NW · Faces S–SW
• Tribalj (Rijeka)38 km E · Faces SE–WPossible XC from here on a W day, 38 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Lubenice40 km S

Pilot notes