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: 2026-05-02 16:11 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1054 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~1054m · wind 9 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~730 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 1.8 mm.
base ~730m · wind 11 km/h · precip 1.8mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Aug (88/100, 21°C, 72mm lluvia) · Worst month: Jan (20/100, 135mm lluvia)
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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
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)
Nearby sites
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