Schlick 2000 in Stubai
Schlick 2000 ski and hiking area, also known as Kreuzjoch, provides a fantastic panoramic view of Stubaital and the nearby mountain ranges. It's a favored spot for cross-country pilots and hike & fly pilots looking to take off towards the sunrise.
Schlick Paragliding Site
Location: Fulpmes
Take off: M 2.094
Landing site: M 911
Height difference: M 1.183
Take off direction: SE-SSW
Transportation: Kreuzjochbahn
Difficulty: Medium (for intermediate pilots)
Particularly in spring, autumn, and winter, Kreuzjoch boasts more sunlight compared to Elfer, thanks to its orientation. There are ample parking spaces near the valley station, and it's just a 10-15 minute walk to the landing site from there.
The take-off point is relatively high (2.094 m) and faces southeast, making the Schlick 2000 flight area the perfect starting point for many cross-country flights. Due to the large difference in altitude to the valley floor, long hike&fly glides are also possible here.
Take off
Take off: 47°08’42.4″N 11°18’27.8″E
The take-off point on Kreuzjoch is located directly below the mountain station at around 2.094 m. The ideal wind direction is south and southeast. Windsocks and wind vanes are available. It can be used all year round, is obstacle-free and consists of initially flat terrain, then a steeper slope. Around 3-4 paragliders can lay out and take off next to each other.
Landing site
Landing site: 47°08’51.5″N 11°20’43.4″E
For detailed information about the landing site, please contact the the local club. It's crucial not to fly over the area marked in red (the farm). The landing site is around a 10-15 minute walk through the town of Fulpmes from the parking area at the Kreuzjochbahn. There's no separate landing fee as it's already included in the lift ticket.
Landing is prohibited below the valley station. Especially on windy and thermally active days, landing at the valley station is life-threatening due to the many leeward rotors and is quickly underestimated. In winter, however, people often land below the last parking space at the valley station. If there is a lot of wind or thermals, the official landing site is recommended.
Valley Wind
Valley winds from the northeast, coming from the Inn Valley, allow for soaring at Elfer, especially during the midday hours in summer. Keep in mind that a northeast wind can amplify the valley wind in Stubai. Beginners, in particular, should be cautious and consider flying in the morning when conditions are calmer.
Hair dryer
Be cautious during foehn weather conditions, as both strong southern foehn and northern foehn can create turbulent conditions at Elfer. Refer to the Foehn diagram here.
VERY Roughly speaking, at foehn wind speeds up to 4 hPa, the Patscherkofel typically experiences wind speeds of 'only' about 30-50 km/h (south). Above 6 hPa, it's often very foehn-like, with gusts of up to 80 km/h and more. Visually, you can often see a foehn wall on the mountain range next to the Elfer towards the southeast.
Kindly be aware that this information does not serve as an endorsement or recommendation for flying in foehn weather conditions and strong winds. Even with a 4 hPa pressure difference, foehn conditions can lead to highly windy and gusty situations. Exercise extreme caution when considering this information, and please understand that we bear no responsibility for your choices.
