Davos – Weissfluhgipfel – 2820

Davos - Weissfluhgipfel launches from high above Davos, Switzerland, at up to about 2,800 m, with two very different takeoffs reached via the Parsennbahnen cable car. The 'North' takeoff, five minutes from the gondola station and marked with a windsock, is easy and flyable in both summer and winter; in moderate north winds it even allows dynamic soaring, with a typical route running via the Gotschnagrat ridge down to the landing zone at Klosters. The 'South' takeoff, between the gondola station and the mountain restaurant, is difficult and reserved for experienced pilots only, flying down toward the Davos-Bolgen landing zone. Wind directions from north and south are what the site takes. The entire airspace around Davos closes completely during the World Economic Forum, and Swiss airspace generally is complex, so check the current rules carefully before flying. Landing options include Davos and Klosters, while the lakeside 'Seewiese' landing is permanently closed.

Launch & conditions

The 'North' takeoff is five minutes from the gondola station, marked with a windsock, easy and flyable in both summer and winter - moderate north winds even allow dynamic soaring, with a route via Gotschnagrat down to Klosters. The 'South' takeoff, between the gondola station and the restaurant, is difficult and for experienced pilots only, flying toward the Davos-Bolgen landing.

Getting there & local rules

Both takeoffs are reached via the Parsennbahnen cable car from Davos.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Davos – Weissfluhgipfel – 2820, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Davos – Weissfluhgipfel – 2820 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.