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Abant

Faces N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW ridge site · 1,719 m takeoff

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Overview

Abant is a flatland site in Türkiye with a recorded launch elevation of 1,719 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch and winch launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • It is a nature park near Bolu (city) 30km 4 hours driving from Istanbul. There are several hills for different winds near lake. This take off is from the south side of the cliffs near lake. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Abant 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.

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • AOE Hasan Polatkan Airport111 km
  • ONQ Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport120 km
  • ESB Esenboğa International Airport151 km

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

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

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.

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Sources

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

Read the paragliding weather guide