Snowkite spot · Czech Republic
Moldava
Practical notes from riders: launch, parking and what to watch out for.
- Nearest airport
- DRSDresden Airport, 48 km
Forecast and webcams
Before you go
Forecasts often disagree. When Windguru, ALADIN and Windy agree, it is worth going.
Webcams nearby
Live images from cameras within 25 km of the spot. Click to open the camera on Windy.com.
Webcams: Windy.com
Under the snow
Surface and skis
Riders report stones under the snow.
Riders say:
- Often lacks a sufficient base under the snow, risking base damage on rocks.
- The field is not smoothly plowed, dug up by wild boars and farmers, so without a good snow base it catches on skis.
- The surface is not smooth (plowed field) and requires a sufficient snow base.
Rule of thumb: the smoother the ground, the less snow you need. On a mown meadow riders usually start from about 20 to 30 cm; on stubble, ploughed fields or dwarf pine you need much more.
Bring rock skis
For your first sessions, early in the season and anywhere the snow is thin, use old skis (“rock skis”) or an old snowboard. A stone hidden just under the snow can cut the base of new skis on the very first run.
Tips for this spot
- On hills the wind is stronger and gustier than the forecast says. Behind a forest it breaks and swirls, so launch well away from trees.
- Wind and frost add up: at −5 °C and 20 knots (10 m/s) it feels like about −14 °C. Goggles, a balaclava and spare gloves.
- Frozen snow is hard: a helmet and back protector are worth it even on a flat plateau.
The spot on video
Moldava on video
Riders' footage from YouTube. It only loads when you click.
On site
Wind and riding area
riding area
From riders
What you need to know
Watch out for
- The field is not smoothly plowed, dug up by wild boars and farmers, so without a good snow base it catches on skis.Facebook group Snowkiting Czech 2022
- Often lacks a sufficient base under the snow, risking base damage on rocks.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2026
- Frequent fog reducing visibility.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2026
Parking
- At the turn-off to Fláje or in Moldavacommunity map
Getting there
- In winter, the access road can be difficult due to snowdrifts and stuck trucks.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2026
- Closer from Prague than Boží Dar.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2025
Conditions
- During freeze-thaw cycles, a hard ice crust forms on top and there is often thick fogFacebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2025
- The surface is not smooth (plowed field) and requires a sufficient snow base.Facebook group Snowkiting Czech 2022
- In winter, frozen crust surface with patches of powder.Facebook group Snowkiting Czech 2023
- Larger riding area (compared to Boží Dar).Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2025
- Elevation 840 m.community map
Riders' tips
- Snow conditions can be roughly checked via the HS Bouřňák webcamFacebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2025
- Recommended to bring older skis or a rock board.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2026
In riders' own words
- „Parkovaní na odbočce na Fláje nebo v Moldavě.“
- „Uvažuju zítra o Moldavě nebo Adolfově. Blíž Praze, větší plocha na ježdění.“
- „už cesta sem byl hardcore. Uvízlý kamiony, navátý závěje.“
- „mlha se rozpustí a zase vrací“
- „No snehu a vetru je tam dost, ale problem je s tim podkladem..“
- „Na Mandavě řáděj divoký prasata a jezedaci,vždycky to tam drhne“
- „Dnes nahoře tvrdá krusta ledu. Opravdu peklo. Vůbec nejezdit.“
- „Moldava. Povrch zmrzlá krusta a na ní místy prašan. Vítr 6-7 m/s.“
- „podklad není žádný, pole není úplně hladce zorané, a sníh byl hodně prachový, byly to pěkné pecky do lyží“
- „v nadmořský výšce 840m.n.m.“
- „co koukam na webcam, tak tam neco je: https://www.horskasluzba.cz/cz/webkamery/krusne-hory/115-bournak-hs“
- „Bude to bez podkladu, takze kameňačky asi no...“
Wind by month
When it blows
Average wind speed 10 m above ground from NASA POWER (MERRA-2, 2001–2025). The model works on a grid of roughly 50 km; on hills and by the water the wind is often stronger and gustier.
windiest monthsaverage wind in knots, NASA POWER; below the month in m/s
Values by month
| January | 9.0 knots · 4.6 m/s |
|---|---|
| February | 8.8 knots · 4.5 m/s |
| March | 8.5 knots · 4.4 m/s |
| April | 7.2 knots · 3.7 m/s |
| May | 7.0 knots · 3.6 m/s |
| June | 6.6 knots · 3.4 m/s |
| July | 6.5 knots · 3.3 m/s |
| August | 6.1 knots · 3.1 m/s |
| September | 6.7 knots · 3.4 m/s |
| October | 7.2 knots · 3.7 m/s |
| November | 7.6 knots · 3.9 m/s |
| December | 8.5 knots · 4.4 m/s |
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Sources: Community kite spot map at kiteboarding.cz; Riders' reports in public kite groups on Facebook (Kiting - spolujízda, Snowkiting Czech). Wind NASA POWER, airports OurAirports, photos Wikimedia Commons (author and licence with each photo). As of 17 October 2026. These are riders' reports; local rules change, so look around before you ride and follow local signs.
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