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Donovaly

S to SW facing ridge site · 1,348 m takeoff · 442 m height gain

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Overview

Donovaly is a flatland site in Slovakia with a recorded launch elevation of 1,348 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Donovaly are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Local weather notes

  • Usual mountain weather hazards. With southerly winds thunderstorms may build up very quickly. Keep you eyes open and talk with local pilots. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • SLD Sliač Airport29 km
  • TAT Poprad-Tatry Airport77 km
  • OSR Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava121 km

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

Things to do

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

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Flying nearby

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Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Read the paragliding weather guide