Alp Scheidegg (Wald)
📍 Zurich , Bezirk Hinwil · Nearest city: Wald (4 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1196 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.30400, 8.94310Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:10 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1018 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1018m · wind 11 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1169 m, viento 20 km/h.
base ~1169m · wind 20 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1406 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h).
base ~1406m · wind 25 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20❌ Not recommended · peak 55 at 17h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 50 ☁️⚠️ | 09 50 ☁️⚠️ | 10 40 ☁️⚠️ | 11 45 ☁️⚠️ | 12 45 ☁️⚠️ | 13 40 ☁️⚠️ | 14 40 ☁️⚠️ | 15 40 ☁️⚠️ | 16 40 ☁️⚠️ | 17 55 ☁️⚠️ | 18 50 ☁️⚠️ | 19 50 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 |
Peak 17h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 1.2 · BL top 1690 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2446 m · 0°C at 2110 m · sun 17° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 60 at 16h
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 30 ☁️⚠️ | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 40 ☁️⚠️ | 13 45 ☁️⚠️ | 14 45 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 60 ☁️⚠️ | 17 50 ☁️⚠️ | 18 50 ☁️⚠️ | 19 45 ☁️⚠️ | 20 45 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 16h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 1.6 · BL top 1950 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2533 m · 0°C at 1810 m · sun 24° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 17:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 10.8°C · Td: 0.8°C
LCL (cloud base): 1250 m
BL top: 1690 m
0°C level: 2110 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 13 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
HG: ramp available
Rules and notes
Very sensitive area!!! > MAX Alt: 1700msl! (TMA Dübendorf). Weekends/ MIL OFF: ONLY IF glider area 'Bachtel Ost' active: max 2300msl -requires PERMANENT listening on 122.300! Details on: http://www.dczo.ch > Model gliders also share this site! (>> see pix) > DABS (active danger areas etc): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/
Pilot comments
10.-CHF/day or 50.-CHF/ year (stickers can be bought at the restaurant or from local pilots)
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