Wirzweli-Horn
📍 Nidwalden · Nearest city: Dallenwil (2 km)
48 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1470 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.90950, 8.37454Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:25 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~565 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~565m · wind 12 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~680 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~680m · wind 14 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~984 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~984m · wind 13 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) | 14 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.83 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | 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
Rules and notes
Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying. More info on http://www.flyland.ch.
Pilot comments
MANY, often UNMARKED, badly visible CABLES in the whole valley ('Engelbergertal')!!
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