Hoehbalmenstaffel
📍 Valais , Visp District · Nearest city: Zermatt (2 km)
47 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2490 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.02010, 7.72594Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:27 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2490 m, viento 8 km/h.
base ~2490m · wind 8 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2080 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~2080m · wind 9 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1572 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~1572m · wind 9 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.70 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.20 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Rules and notes
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