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: 2026-05-02 16:32 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1055 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1055m · wind 12 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~823 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 1.3 mm.
base ~823m · wind 13 km/h · precip 1.3mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
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.
⭐ Best month: Aug (83/100, 24°C, 79mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (20/100, 109mm lluvia)
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
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
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.
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