Teresopolis -Nova Rampa
📍 Rio de Janeiro , Teresopolis · Nearest city: Teresopolis (3 km)
28 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1126 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-22.43390, -42.95840Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.86 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1115 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 23.7° |
| Slope aspect | 190° (S) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Paragliding World Cup Brazil 2026 · 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-26 · PWCA [+info]
Copa del Mundo PWCA en Gov. Valadares, Brasil - Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
ascent with the glider about 70 meters wide takeoff., landing on the lawn, some experience necessary for the landing
Rules and notes
no
Pilot comments
impossible to take off alone, necessary to contact the local
Nearby sites
Pedra da Tartaruga (19) · Guapimirim - Barreirinha (4) · Teresopolis -Granja Mafra (57) · Petrópolis - Cobiçado (56) · Petrópolis – Alto Morin (43) · Petrópolis - Castelinho (55)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.