Żmij

Overview

Żmij is a flatland site in Poland with a recorded launch elevation of 850 m. It is recorded as workable in southerly and south-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 Żmij; 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.

• Bielawa7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Nowa Ruda7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Pieszyce9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• KalenicaOutdoors · 0.8 km awayMountain in Poland
• Wilczyna (mountain)Outdoors · 4 km awayMountain in Poland
• Owl MountainsOutdoors · 4.6 km awayMountain range in Poland
• Owl Mountains Landscape ParkOutdoors · 6.3 km awayProtected area in Poland
• Wielka SowaOutdoors · 6.3 km awayMountain in Owl Mountains
• Stillfried CastleCulture · 7.1 km awayHistoric site in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in Poland
• Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, BielawaCulture · 7.5 km awayChurch in Bielawa, Poland
• Fort Srebrna GóraCulture · 9.6 km awayFort in Poland

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

• Czeszka4 km E
• Łysa Góra9 km NE
• Srebrna Góra11 km SE
• Grzmiąca17 km NW · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Gołogłowy19 km S · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Andrzejówka20 km W
• Bukowiec - półka22 km W
• Bukowiec22 km W

More paragliding sites near Żmij

• Kukułka 24 km away

Pilot notes