Ciecien

Name: Ciecien paragliding site
Address: PL

West-facing ridge site · 776 m takeoff · 337 m height gain

Overview

Ciecien is a mountain site in Poland with a recorded launch elevation of 776 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

thermal and soaring flights Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

wind from the east Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

KRK Kraków John Paul II International Airport43 km
TAT Poprad-Tatry Airport78 km
KTW Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport109 km

Public transport directions from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (Rome2Rio)

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

Mszana Dolna11 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Dobczyce13 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Myślenice16 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Things to do

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

Szczyrzyc AbbeyCulture · 3.7 km awayAbbey in Szczyrzyc, Poland

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Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Sources

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