FLYING FROM FUN MOUNTAIN
JAKOBSHORN
The Jakobshorn is suitable for many weather conditions and has launch sites for winds from the north, west and south sectors. The east sector also works but is not perfectly suited for this. Link to the "live cam" on the Jakobshorn summit with wind values and wind direction: Camlink
JAKOBSHORN SUMMIT
CH-1903 Coordinates: 783.892/182.984
WGS-84 coordinates: N46° 46.359' E9° 50.799'
Altitude: 2525 m.a.s.l.
Usable wind directions: S-W-NW (N-->difficult)
Demand: easy
Route: Descend from Jakobshorn in a westerly direction to the guardian angel statue.
Description: Start from an easy spot southwest of the statue/spring hut in summer and winter.
Alternatives: If the wind at this launch site is too strong from the south, you can switch to the Jatzhütte launch site.
JATZHÜTTE
CH-1903 Coordinates: 784.237/182.287
WGS-84 coordinates: N46° 45.977' E9° 51.053'
Altitude: 2490 m.a.s.l.
Usable wind directions: SE-S-W
Demand: easy
Route: From Jakobshorn in a south-easterly direction on the road/piste to Jatzhütte.
Description:
In summer, the launch site on the terrace area of the Jatzhütte is only recommended to a limited extent, as there is a lot of scree and steep terrain.
In winter, the launch site on the terrace area next to the chairlift is kept clear of deckchairs. The site is rather small and local pilots appreciate a smooth take-off.
Alternatives: If the wind at this launch site is too strong from the east, you can launch on the northeast side of the hut.
BRÄMABÜEL
CH-1903 Coordinates: 784.061/183.901
WGS-84 coordinates: N46° 46.850' E9° 50.954'
Altitude: 2485 m.a.s.l.
Usable wind directions: NW-N-NE
Demand: easy
Route description:
In summer, from Jakobshorn via the hiking trail on the north ridge to Brämabüel.
In winter, descend via the north slope and then ascend via the traverse (all machine-groomed) to Brämabüel.
Description:
In summer, start directly north of the station.
In winter, you start northeast of the piste below the windsock. If the wind is too strong from the east, you can start east of the windsock on the ridge.
Alternatives: If the wind on the Bräma is too strong, you can descend in a northerly direction to the Rot-Weiss launch site. The Rot-Weiss launch site is a wonderful place to make an intermediate landing.
RED-WHITE
CH-1903 Coordinates: 783.861/184.426
WGS-84 coordinates: N46° 47.137' E9° 50.809'
Altitude: 2300 m.a.s.l.
Usable wind directions: W-N-NE
Demand: easy
Route: Descend from Brämabüel on the hiking trail in a northerly direction. At the signpost at point 2428, turn west and then leave the path to the north at the first snow gun and follow the ridge to approx. 2300 m above sea level.
Description: The main launch site faces north towards Lake Davos and is equipped with wind indicators. If the wind is blowing more from the west, you can take off flat next to the snow guns towards Schatzalp.