Bradesti

Overview

Bradesti is a mountain site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 850 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for 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 Bradesti; 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.

• Odorheiu Secuiesc8 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Vlăhița12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Cristuru Secuiesc27 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Dacian fortress of Satu Mare (Harghita)Culture · 1.2 km awayHistoric site in Harghita, Romania
• Castellum of Băile HomorodCulture · 7 km awayHistoric site in Harghita, Romania
• Dacian fortress of Odorheiu SecuiescCulture · 7.8 km awayHistoric site in Harghita, Romania
• Dacian fortress of ZeteaCulture · 9.3 km awayHistoric site in Harghita, Romania

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

• Bradesti Fenyedi4 km SW
• Rez4 km SW · Faces SE
• Feliceni10 km SW · Faces NW
• Cristur26 km W · Faces EWorks in other winds
• Somlyo/ Sumuleu36 km E · Faces SW–WPossible XC from here on a W day, 36 km downwind
• Sansimion37 km E · Faces E–SEPossible XC from here on a W day, 37 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Vaslab39 km NE · Faces E–SWorks in other winds
• Fantanele46 km W · Faces SE

More paragliding sites near Bradesti

• Lazarea 47 km away

Pilot notes