Flying site for paragliders and hang gliders
There are around 1,000 approved flying sites for paragliders and hang gliders (kites) in Germany, with a total of around 2,000 take-off and landing sites. These include both slope and towing sites. Approval is granted by the German Hang Gliding Association (Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e. V. - Deutscher Gleitschirm- und Drachenflugverband) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Transport.
In the vicinity of these flying sites, the minimum flight altitude over uninhabited areas of approx. 150 m (500 ft) is naturally not reached - an airspace area in which the operation of unmanned aircraft in the open and special category may be permitted.
Importance for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
When operating UAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), visual and electronic detection of manned aircraft is often limited or non-existent. In principle, a remote pilot must avoid any risk of collision with a manned aircraft and interrupt a flight if its continuation could pose a risk to other aircraft, people, animals, the environment or property.
Visualization in the Map Tool
To raise awareness and provide information on the operation of unmanned aircraft systems, the German Hang Gliding Association's (DHV) existing take-off and landing sites in Germany are displayed in the dipul Map Tool
Important notes on flight operations:
- The 300 m radius around the center of the take-off and landing areas is for orientation purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the actual flight sector.
- Flight operations can also be expected outside the marked area.
- The take-off and landing areas for paragliders and hang gliders are not geographical areas.
- Due to the peculiarities of upwind, motorless air sports, it is operationally permissible to fly below the minimum safety altitude and to land outside the landing area as part of a cross-country flight.
- A remote pilot must always expect to encounter circling or landing paragliders or hang gliders outside the areas shown.
- The operation of paragliders and hang gliders is generally permitted in all class G and E airspace. The DHV is happy to provide information on frequently flown routes on request by e-mail: flugbetrieb@dhvmail.de or by telephone: 08022-967510.
Legal basis and responsibility
In the Federal Republic of Germany, the Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV), as the authorized representative of the Federal Ministry of Transport, is responsible for the approval of take-off and landing areas for hang gliders and paragliders in accordance with § 25 Para. 1 LuftVG and for air supervision in accordance with §§ 31 c) No. 5, 29 Para. 1 LuftVG.
Further information is also provided by the German Hang Gliding Association 
at:
https://www.dhv.de/flugbetrieb/zulassung-von-fluggelaenden/