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Ohrid

SW to NW facing ridge site · 1,578 m takeoff · 882 m height gain

Site details on the map

Overview

Ohrid is a mountain site in North Macedonia with a recorded launch elevation of 1,578 m. It works best in south-westerly, 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.

  • Fantastic site with great views over Ohrid, perfect for Acro, and late PM soaring. XC potential for 40+K. Strong winds in the middle of the day, great for HG, but PG get their share of the day as well! Spectacular vistas. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Ohrid are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Local weather notes

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • OHD Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport26 km
  • TIA Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa105 km
  • KZI Kozani National Airport Filippos114 km

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

Things to do

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

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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.

Open site details

Sources

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

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