Hochjoch
📍 Vorarlberg , Politischer Bezirk Bludenz · Nearest city: Silbertal (3 km)
51 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2230 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.06590, 9.97265Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~263 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~263m · wind 15 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~641 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~641m · wind 13 km/h · precip 0.4mmDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1263 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1263m · wind 11 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 | 0.80 | 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
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