Braunwald 'Kiosk'

54🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 1245 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~510 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 510 m

CAPE: 1470

LI: -1.7

2026-08-2016

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~161 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 3.9 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 161 m

CAPE: 540

LI: -3.8

2026-08-2116

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~150 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 8.2 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h

Base: 150 m

CAPE: 70

LI: -1.4

2026-08-2260

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~604 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h

Base: 604 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 2.4

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (15)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.959	8.992	1880	0.99
46.927	8.990	1177	0.97
46.939	9.002	1109	0.92
46.979	8.987	2296	0.91
46.922	9.037	1915	0.87
46.894	8.974	1394	0.85
46.932	8.936	2623	0.85
46.908	9.014	1677	0.82
46.947	9.011	1105	0.80
46.971	9.025	1090	0.76
46.924	8.958	2265	0.73
46.950	8.969	1927	0.72
46.924	9.027	1483	0.70
46.948	9.055	1604	0.64
46.913	9.055	2136	0.62

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Takeoff description

Just 2min walk from cable car Station 'Braunwald'. Note: When the valley wind gets strong, you may launch into a rotor. A launch from Gumengrat may be a good alternative.

About this site

Braunwald 'Kiosk' is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Linthal. Takeoff elevation is 1245 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 54/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.