Rigi-Scheidegg
📍 Schwyz , Bezirk Schwyz · Nearest city: Goldau (3 km)
50 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1649 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.02790, 8.51983Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~544 m, viento 7 km/h.
base ~544m · wind 7 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~612 m, viento 11 km/h, precipitación 1.4 mm.
base ~612m · wind 11 km/h · precip 1.4mmDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~945 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~945m · 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) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | 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
Rules and notes
Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying: http://www.flyland.ch. DABS (active danger areas etc): www.skybriefing.com/portal/
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