The ascent is not as lovely as the name suggests: Hike & Fly to the Bälmeter Grätli (2252 m) from the Urner Sonnenterasse Haldi.
Directions
The Haldi via Schattdorf can be easily reached by public transport or your own car. From Zurich, the journey by public transport takes about 1 1/2 hours, and about an hour from Lucerne. From Schattdorf LSH, a cable car runs every half hour to 1082 m above sea level and to the starting point of the tour.
Ascent
From the mountain station, the route initially leads comfortably on a well-developed road over the Schattdorf mountains to Oberfeld. From there, the asphalt changes to a gravel path that is wide and leads up to the Stafelalp at a pleasant incline. When the alps are in operation, you can fortify yourself here in the Alpbeizli with a Urner Käseplatte; leisurely pilots can also take off from here. The route continues via Butzenboden and Schorren past impressive limestone walls. The view of the Reuss valley is worth a look back; the view extends over the Rigi to the Mittelland. The last two hundred meters up to the Grätli are steep; when there is snow, the route is only recommended for experienced mountaineers. Plan for a 3-hour ascent.
Takeoff
The ridge is ideal for a start to the north and south. If the wind is from the south, you should expect a foehn wind, as the area is located in a foehn valley.
Flight / Landing
The flight either goes south, then to the right around the Bälmeten or north towards Schattdorf. If the valley wind is strong enough, you can soar on the steep northern flanks.
Weather / Airspace
As always, good weather and map studies are essential, as is a plan B in case of adverse take-off conditions. The DABS is of course also part of this. The flight area is in the Reuss Valley, a classic foehn area. The valley wind can be very strong in summer, so you should not land at the official landing site in Schattdorf, as strong turbulence makes landing unpleasant.
