Grosse Asitzkopf
📍 Salzburg , Politischer Bezirk Zell am See · Nearest city: Viehhofen (5 km)
35 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1772 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.40670, 12.71120Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.70 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.10 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
Lovely grass-covered launch.
Rules and notes
Be cautious of LO D 22 HOCHFILZEN which extends from ground level to 4267 meters MSL. Though you may legally fly in this zone, be advised this is a military training area using live munitions.
Pilot comments
An excellent launch point to cross the Leogang valley and conect onto the rock-face of the Leogangerstein Massif and from there, the Loffererstein Massif. Flying over these ranges is impressive, indeed!
Nearby sites
Schönleiten (50) · Totschartl (36) · Biberg (32) · Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See) (68) · Rotheck (39) · Schattberg (Hinterglemm) (53)