Clopotiva

Overview

Clopotiva is a mountain site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 1,171 m. It works best in northerly and north-easterly winds, and can also work in north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• Weather station and webcam: https://holfuy.com/en/weather/338 Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

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

• Hațeg19 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Uricani29 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Hunedoara33 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Dacian fortress of ClopotivaCulture · 0.6 km awayHistoric site in Hunedoara, Romania

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

• Muntele Mic29 km SWPossible XC from here on a NE day, 29 km downwind
• MARIUS40 km SE
• Uroi47 km NE · Faces NE–NWWorks in other winds
• Parang52 km E · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Parangul Mic54 km E · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Isverna Sud55 km SPossible XC from here on a N day, 55 km downwind
• M-ti Sureanu55 km E · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Cornereva57 km SW · Faces E, WPossible XC from here on a NE day, 57 km downwindWorks in other winds

Pilot notes