Piekernierskloof Pass
📍 Western Cape , West Coast District Municipality · Nearest city: Piketberg (35 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 547 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-32.63460, 18.94630Loading 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) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.68 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.12 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Nearby sites
Kardoesie NW (51) · Kardoesie SW (43) · Spritkopf (38) · Elandskloof (37) · Dasklip Pass, Porterville (54) · Pampoenfontein (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.