Baldern (Uetliberg)
📍 Zurich , Bezirk Zuerich · Nearest city: Zuerich (Kreis 2) / Mittel-Leimbach (1 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 733 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.32240, 8.50060Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1390 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~1390m · wind 10 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1463 m, viento 17 km/h.
base ~1463m · wind 17 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1636 m, viento 24 km/h.
base ~1636m · wind 24 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.86 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
Small clearing on ridge. Just wide enough for one paraglider. Wind has to be easterly (so called Bise) between about 15 and 25 kmh.
Rules and notes
Ceiling 1700 meter aSL unless airspace is specifically made available to paragliders by the Airport of Zurich. In this case the ceiling is raised to 2300 meters aSL, radio required. Note: There is a area to the North and Northwest where Airspace starts at 1350 meters aSL. Make sure you get all airspace information before flying in this area.
Pilot comments
Be aware of eddies between the tall trees after take-off, specially if there is a northern wind component. Landing fee to be paid to the farmer at the landing area. When wind is too strong, the launching site at Oberrieden might be an alternative!
Nearby sites
Oberrieden (39) · Zugerberg (48) · Rigi Kulm (69) · Rigi-Scheidegg (50) · Rigi-Staffelhöhe (44) · Wildspitz (49)