X-Plane 11 Schwarzwald East Scenery

Elevate your VFR exploratory flights across the eastern expanse of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany with this freeware scenery package for X-Plane 11. Designed by Gunther Kremp, it incorporates a host of immersive 3D landmarks within the tiles +47+008 and +48+008, aiming to deliver a more natural and credible experience when cruising at lower altitudes.

Detailed Terrain Additions for Authentic Sightseeing

The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) region is famous for its wooded mountains, secluded valleys, and picturesque villages. This scenery adds numerous hand-placed objects, such as distinctive structures and local landmarks, ensuring that flights across sunlit ridges or through narrow valleys are visually captivating. Furthermore, these custom additions enhance situational awareness, which benefits pilots navigating by iconic German vistas.

Optimized for Low-Altitude Navigation

Visual Flight Rules enthusiasts will especially appreciate the array of details included. Steeper slopes, thick forest edges, and village clusters have been represented using 3D models sourced from multiple community creators. These enhancements help align simulated flying with the region’s real-world topography, encouraging accurate route planning and immersive cross-country missions over southern Germany.

Essential Object Libraries

For successful loading of all 3D elements, the following libraries are required:

• FF Library (extended version) (FF_LIBRARY_EXTENDED_LOD.ZIP)
• OpenSceneryX (OPENSCENERYX.ZIP)
• R2 Library (R2_LIBRARY.ZIP)

Once these packages are installed, you can seamlessly enjoy the full breadth of included objects and vegetation assets.

Installation Guidance and Acknowledgments

Readers will find comprehensive setup instructions in the enclosed readme file. The scenery’s design incorporates various models exported from the SketchUp 3D Warehouse, made available through the contributions of generous creators. This cooperative approach has been pivotal in achieving greater realism throughout the featured tiles.

Curated and released by Gunther Kremp, this add-on aims to enrich your virtual journeys around the renowned Black Forest terrain in X-Plane 11, delivering geographical accuracy that lays the foundation for more engaging VFR adventures. Wherever your chosen route leads, these additions are intended to replicate the charm of Germany’s mountainous landscapes without sacrificing performance or fluidity.