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Szczebel

North-east-facing ridge site · 925 m takeoff · 553 m height gain

Overview

Szczebel is a mountain site in Poland with a recorded launch elevation of 925 m. It works best in north-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • This take-off is most suitable for weak NE wind. good XC potential for FAI triangle. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Szczebel 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.

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • KRK Kraków John Paul II International Airport46 km
  • TAT Poprad-Tatry Airport71 km
  • KTW Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport110 km

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

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying Szczebel?

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.