Elsighorn-2160

60🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2160 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1304 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h

Base: 1304 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 2.1

2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1421 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h

Base: 1421 m

CAPE: 90

LI: -0.5

2026-07-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1403 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h

Base: 1403 m

CAPE: 270

LI: -1.3

2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1994 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h

Base: 1994 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 2.6

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (13)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.553	7.681	1572	0.98
46.496	7.602	1808	0.93
46.498	7.652	1795	0.92
46.532	7.693	1872	0.89
46.527	7.625	1940	0.88
46.502	7.693	1641	0.87
46.487	7.656	1402	0.85
46.547	7.639	1824	0.82
46.491	7.682	1511	0.79
46.499	7.627	2448	0.74
46.531	7.650	1788	0.72
46.572	7.691	1968	0.63
46.566	7.645	1089	0.60

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Elsighorn-2160 is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Kandersteg. Takeoff elevation is 2160 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 60/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.