Schilthorn -Mürren / Muerren
📍 Bern , Interlaken-Oberhasli District · Nearest city: Lauterbrunnen (7 km)
56 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2853 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.55850, 7.83000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~440 m, viento 16 km/h.
base ~440m · wind 16 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~525 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~525m · wind 12 km/h · precip 0.4mmDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1573 m, viento 8 km/h.
base ~1573m · wind 8 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20❌ Not recommended · peak 55 at 13h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 50 ☁️⚠️ | 09 50 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 35 ☁️⚠️ | 15 43 ☁️⚠️ | 16 43 ☁️⚠️ | 17 45 ☁️⚠️ | 18 45 ☁️⚠️ | 19 45 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 13h: CAPE 0 J/kg · LI 0.4 · BL top 935 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3253 m · 0°C at 2520 m · Pro score 63/100 · sun 38° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 63 at 16h
- Cloud suck alto (96/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 50 ☁️⚠️ | 09 50 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 50 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 53 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 55 ☁️⚠️ | 18 55 ☁️⚠️ | 19 40 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 16h: CAPE 30 J/kg · LI -0.2 · BL top 1060 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3378 m · 0°C at 2540 m · Pro score 54/100 · sun 24° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 13:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: -1.5°C · Td: -4.7°C
LCL (cloud base): 400 m
BL top: 935 m
0°C level: 2520 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.84 | 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 |
Takeoff description
descend the stair from the visitors platfrom of 'Piz Gloria' and follow ridge approx 400m towards WNW. 'Stony', partly covered by mats, space for 1 glider. Make sure you bring a wind spy along...
Rules and notes
Heliport ca 1km N of LZ!!! 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): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/
Pilot comments
When flying to 'Interlaken' be aware of special regulations concerning overflight/ landing of aerodrome! >> http://www.deltaclub-interlaken.ch/Fluggebiet/
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