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Hohe Salve, Söll in Tyrol
The Hohe Salve is between Kufstein and
Kitzbühel in Tyrol and offers access to

interesting XC routes along the northern side
of the Austrian Alps. The peak can be reached
both from Hopfgarten and Söll with lifts, that
are operated during winter and summer as the
region is a large ski and mountains resort. Of
course it’s also great for hike-and-fly tours.
Launching is possible in almost all
directions except for northeast. The peak is
at 1,829m ASL and about 1,200m above the
valley. Due to the altitude the Hohe Salve is
a great place to take off early for extended
XC flights to the west, south across the

main Alpine ridge or to the east. Routes
to the north are possible but be aware of
restrictions due to Innsbruck airspace.
Bear in mind that flying in the Alps at
this altitude you will encounter strong,
sometimes demanding, conditions. Valley
winds can be strong in the afternoon. Chat
with locals before launching.

Flugschule Wildschönau, paragliding.at

Rofangebirge and
Zwölferkopf

These two sites must be mentioned together.
Lake Achensee extends N/S across the AT/DE
border only about one hour east of Innsbruck.
East of the lake are the Rofan Mountains.
Access is via the lift from Maurrach. Hike-
and-fly enthusiasts will love the scenery in the
morning and the flight back down along the
lake and colourful river delta.

Typical for the area is the north wind, the
Bavarian Wind. It starts to strengthen around
2pm and gives ideal soaring conditions at the
Zwölferkopf on the W shore of the lake near
Pertisau. Even on weak days you can enjoy
an extended amount of time in the air. Acro
pilots love it because they can soar back up.
The region is in the CTR of Innsbruck

Airport – flying is capped at 3,000m.
Be aware that flying in Föhn is generally
dangerous throughout the Alps. The shape of
the valley here increases those dangers.
aeroclub-achensee.at
gleitschirmschule-achensee.at

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