Ceahlau

Overview

Ceahlau is a mountain site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 1,729 m. It works best in north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly and 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 Ceahlau; 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.

• Bicaz13 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Borsec30 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Gheorgheni31 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Ceahlău MassifOutdoors · 2.9 km awayMountain in Romania
• DurăuOutdoors · 3.1 km awaySki resort in northeastern Romania
• Lake Izvorul MunteluiOutdoors · 8.7 km awayArtificial lake in Romania

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

• Ceahlau WNW2 km S · Faces SE, NWWorks in other winds
• Tasca10 km SE · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Highes12 km SW · Faces E, SE, SW, WWorks in other winds
• Lazarea40 km SW
• Ghimes, Naskalat42 km S · Faces EWorks in other winds
• Sie44 km S
• Vaslab44 km SW · Faces E–SWorks in other winds
• Boistea44 km NE · Faces SEWorks in other winds

More paragliding sites near Ceahlau

• Ghimes Sie 45 km away

Pilot notes