Krippenstein
📍 Styria , Politischer Bezirk Liezen · Nearest city: Bad Aussee (12 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2046 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.52620, 13.69310Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:29 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~138 m, viento 19 km/h.
base ~138m · wind 19 km/hNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~362 m, viento 20 km/h, precipitación 3.7 mm.
base ~362m · wind 20 km/h · precip 3.7mmCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~718 m, viento 20 km/h.
base ~718m · wind 20 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) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.87 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.30 | 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
Takeoff description
From the top of the Krippenstein; Some experience required. 1500m almost vertical rise from the valley floor.
Nearby sites
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