Red Mountain

Overview

Red Mountain is a mountain site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 1,625 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• You have to hike for about 1 hour to the take off. That's why we don't fly much here. We use it mainly in the winter because is the only thermal active spot. Great scenery! Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Red Mountain; 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.

• Întorsura Buzăului21 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Săcele25 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Nehoiu28 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Ciucaș PeakOutdoors · 3.9 km awayMountain peak in Romania
• Ciucaș MountainsOutdoors · 3.9 km awayMountain range in Romania

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

• doftana negrasu25 km SW · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Bunloc25 km NW · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
• Drajna Cross30 km S
• Postavaru Mountain32 km W · Faces N, SWorks in other winds
• Ozun33 km N · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• posada33 km SW · Faces S–WWorks in other winds
• Lempes34 km NW · Faces E, S, SW, WWorks in other winds
• Caraiman Cross - Bucegi37 km W · Faces EWorks in other winds

More paragliding sites near Red Mountain

• Moacsa 43 km away

Pilot notes