Sopot
📍 Plovdiv , Obshtina Karlovo · Nearest city: Karlovo (7 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1453 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
42.68790, 24.75030Loading 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 | 0.78 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 18th FAI European Paragliding Championships 2026 · 2026-08-08 – 2026-08-19 · FAI CIVL [+info]
Campeonato Europeo, Krushevo, Macedonia del Norte - 2nd FAI Junior World Paragliding Championships 2026 · 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-30 · FAI CIVL [+info]
Mundial Junior, Krushevo, Macedonia del Norte
Takeoff description
lots of take off points, all kinds of levels, large, small, tight, open, steep, shallow, something to suit everyone. main take off is at the top of the lift, other sites hike or drive.
Pilot comments
i found the people in the area to be friendly, helpfull and full of life, happy to meet with and help pilots, no complaints about landing in fields, easy to get a lift, generally a great place. tell them you heard from steve in amsterdam
Nearby sites
Sopot - Govedarnata (1) · Bekleme S (3) · Ravnec (2) · Ravni vrah (4) · връх Ботев (4) · Bekleme S (15)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.