Bietschhorn

48🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 2520 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2875

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~481 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h

Base: 481 m

CAPE: 630

LI: -4.4

2026-08-2965

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~407 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h

Base: 407 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 2.6

2026-08-3070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1381 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h

Base: 1381 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 0.6

2026-08-3175

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1560 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h

Base: 1560 m

CAPE: 10

LI: -2.8

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.