Zoutelande

About

Zoutelande is located directly on the North Sea and is a popular Seaside resort in the middle of the sunny Dutch region of Zeeland. Zoutelande has also been a very popular place for hang gliders and paragliders for years. It has almost the highest dunes in the Netherlands (approx. 30 to 45 meters) and is ideal as a take-off point for hang gliders and paragliders. You can fly for kilometers along the dunes. The recommended wind direction is usually 235 degrees (+-15)

Launch Points (2)

Zoutelande (24m)

Foot Launch

Alt: 42 m / 138 ftHdg: 229° SWSurface: SHORT GRASS

Highest dunes in the Netherlands

Zoutelande (26m)

Foot Launch

Alt: 51 m / 169 ftHdg: 232° SWSurface: SHORT GRASS

Highest dunes in the Netherlands

Landing Zones (2)

Flying Conditions

This site is a hang gliding site that you can fly in the real world. Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 239.3 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.

Terrain & Access

The areas around launch(s) may be : You will find the terrain to include : Flat land flyng Beaches Sand Dunes