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Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See)

69🟡 Marginal

Austria · Takeoff 1912 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1850

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~149 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 3.2 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 149 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.3
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~364 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 364 m
CAPE: 420
LI: -1.4
2026-08-2014

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~189 m, viento 4 km/h, con precipitación 11.5 mm.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 189 m
CAPE: 890
LI: -4.0
2026-08-2116

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~206 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 7.3 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 206 m
CAPE: 110
LI: -0.8

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Takeoff description

Various take-offs in all directions, some easier, some a bit tricky. Good skills generally recommended. More info (in german): https://www.ikarus-pinzgau.com/fluggebiete/schmittenhöhe/

About this site

Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See) is a paragliding launch site in Austria, near Viehhofen. Takeoff elevation is 1912 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 69/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, SE, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.