Podkonické pleše

Overview

Podkonické pleše is a mountain site in Slovakia with a recorded launch elevation of 951 m. It works best in southerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• The best is light S wind or no wind. When thermals are good, it is possible to take off also at N,W,E winds (until 1-2 ms), but you have to run very fast as the take off place is not steep. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Podkonické pleše; 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.

• Banská Bystrica12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Sliač24 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Kremnica27 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Staré Hory MountainsOutdoors · 3.7 km awayMountain range in Central Slovakia
• Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Staré HoryCulture · 9.8 km awayRoman Catholic minor basilica

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

• Donovaly8 km N · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Jasenie15 km E · Faces EWorks in other winds
• Chvatimech - kóta23 km E · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds
• Lipová25 km E · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Kokoška26 km N · Faces NWorks in other winds
• Ski Mýto pod Ďumbierom27 km E · Faces NWorks in other winds
• Lazná28 km E · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Chopok29 km NE · Faces N, SWorks in other winds

More paragliding sites near Podkonické pleše

• Pusty Hrad 31 km away

Pilot notes