Uroi

Overview

Uroi is a flatland site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 367 m. It works best in north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Getting there

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

• Simeria3 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Deva11 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Orăștie12 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Măgura UroiuluiCulture · 0.1 km awayArchaeological site in Romania
• Dacian fortress of UroiCulture · 0 km awayDacian Fort
• Arsenal Park TransilvaniaOutdoors · 9.8 km awayTheme park in Romania

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

• Balomir25 km E · Faces NE, E, SE, SW, W, NW
• Releul de la Inuri38 km NE · Faces E, SE, SW, W
• Rapa Rosie45 km E · Faces SW–W
• Micesti46 km NE · Faces NE
• Clopotiva47 km SW · Faces N–NEWorks in other winds
• M-ti Sureanu48 km SE · Faces E–SE
• Piatra Craivi52 km NE · Faces E–SE
• Dune de HapriÃ53 km NE · Faces SE–SW

Pilot notes