Balea

Overview

Balea is a mountain site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 2,023 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• The most beautiful paragliding spots in the country. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

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

• Victoria15 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Avrig23 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Tălmaciu28 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Bâlea LakeOutdoors · 0.4 km awayPeriglacial lake in Romania
• TransfăgărășanOutdoors · 0.8 km awayMountain pass in Romania
• Vânătarea lui ButeanuOutdoors · 2.6 km awayMountain peak
• Negoiu PeakOutdoors · 5 km awayMountain in Romania
• Viștea MareOutdoors · 9.5 km awayMountain in Romania
• Moldoveanu PeakOutdoors · 9.6 km awayMountain peak in the Southern Carpathians and the highest point of Romania
• Lespezi (mountain)Outdoors · 4.6 km awayMountain in Romania

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

• Cota 20002 km SE · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Mt. Ghitu28 km S · Faces SE–SPossible XC from here on a N day, 28 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Tocile36 km W · Faces NE
• Cozia Peak39 km SW · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Valare51 km W · Faces N
• Piscul Soicii52 km SE
• Magura Branului (Predelutului)56 km E · Faces NE
• Priseaca58 km SE · Faces E–NWWorks in other winds

More paragliding sites near Balea

• Atel 66 km away

Pilot notes