Jamník

Overview

Jamník is a hill site in Slovakia with a recorded launch elevation of 517 m. It works best in easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-easterly 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 Jamník; 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.

• Spišská Nová Ves8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Spišské Podhradie8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Spišské Vlachy9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Markušovce ManorCulture · 4.9 km awayHistoric site in Slovakia
• St Martin's Cathedral (Spišská Kapitula)Culture · 7.8 km awayChurch in Spišská Kapitula, Slovakia
• Spiš CastleCulture · 9.2 km awayLarge castle site in eastern Slovakia

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

• Baldovce6 km NE · Faces NWorks in other winds
• Spišský hrad - Ostrá hora9 km NE · Faces N–EWorks in other winds
• Nalepkovo11 km S
• Slubica15 km E · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Bucie24 km NE · Faces SE–SWorks in other winds
• Dubina27 km W · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Cierna Kopa28 km N · Faces N–SEWorks in other winds
• Bukova horka28 km NE · Faces NWWorks in other winds

More paragliding sites near Jamník

• Siminy 30 km away

Pilot notes