Pusty Hrad

Overview

Pusty Hrad is a flatland site in Slovakia with a recorded launch elevation of 566 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• Perfect place for all year long soaring over the takeoff place. Super conditions for thermals over the big railway station and train parking area, town buildings and asphalt streets in summer. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Pusty Hrad; 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.

• Zvolen3 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Sliač7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Banská Štiavnica19 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Pustý hradCulture · 0.1 km awayCastle in Zvolen, Slovakia
• Park of Generous SoulsOutdoors · 1.7 km awayMemorial park in Zvolen, Slovakia
• Zvolen CastleCulture · 2.3 km awayMedieval castle in Slovakia

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

• Podkonické pleše31 km N · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Nova Bana36 km SW · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Donovaly38 km N · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Jasenie40 km NE · Faces EWorks in other winds
• Chvatimech - kóta42 km NE · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds
• Lipová45 km NE · Faces SW–W
• Koreňová-Brezno46 km NE · Faces N
• Ski Mýto pod Ďumbierom49 km NE · Faces N

More paragliding sites near Pusty Hrad

• Kokoška 57 km away

Pilot notes