Bietschhorn

48🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 2520 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-1485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~926 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h

Base: 926 m

CAPE: 700

LI: -3.5

2026-07-1515

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~978 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h), con precipitación 2.4 mm.

Wind max: 29 km/h

Base: 978 m

CAPE: 730

LI: -5.0

2026-07-16100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1237 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h

Base: 1237 m

CAPE: 300

LI: -4.5

2026-07-1795

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~572 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 5.1 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 572 m

CAPE: 610

LI: -3.6

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (7)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.357	7.816	2889	0.90
46.371	7.792	3228	0.81
46.384	7.858	3143	0.77
46.411	7.777	1918	0.77
46.435	7.787	2949	0.73
46.354	7.855	2912	0.67
46.422	7.750	2763	0.65

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Bietschhorn is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Raron. Takeoff elevation is 2520 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 48/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.