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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
Jan
43
0°C
Feb
75
5°C
Mar
68
6°C
Apr
68
13°C
May
68
12°C
Jun
88
21°C
Jul
93
23°C
Aug
88
22°C
Sep
81
16°C
Oct
88
13°C
Nov
43
4°C
Dec
35
-0°C
⭐ Best month: Jul (93/100, 23°C, 49mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (35/100, 124mm lluvia)
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Sofia)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:28
Solar noon: 13:19
Golden hour: 19:10 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:10
Day: 13.7 h daylight hours
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.
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.