Somlyo/ Sumuleu

Overview

Somlyo/ Sumuleu is a mountain site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 849 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and 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 Somlyo/ Sumuleu; 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.

• Miercurea Ciuc3 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Vlăhița24 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Băile Tușnad25 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Dacian fortress of JigodinCulture · 4.3 km awayHistoric site in Harghita, Romania

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

• Sansimion14 km S · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Cozmeni18 km SE · Faces SW, NW
• Ghimes Sie25 km NE · Faces SPossible XC from here on a SW day, 25 km downwind
• Sie26 km NEPossible XC from here on a SW day, 26 km downwind
• Ghimes, Naskalat27 km N · Faces EPossible XC from here on a SW day, 27 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Saint Anna lake28 km S · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Vaslab33 km NW · Faces E–SWorks in other winds
• Bradesti36 km W · Faces W–NW

Pilot notes