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Hochkar

46🟡 Marginal

Austria · Takeoff 1596 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1845

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~28 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 13.4 mm.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 28 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.6
2026-08-19100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~853 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 853 m
CAPE: 430
LI: -2.4
2026-08-2095

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~268 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 4.9 mm.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 268 m
CAPE: 580
LI: -4.8
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~804 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 804 m
CAPE: 180
LI: -4.7

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Takeoff description

HG only in summer (HG not transported by gondola in winter!)

About this site

Hochkar is a paragliding launch site in Austria, near Gostling an der Ybbs. Takeoff elevation is 1596 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 46/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.