Engelberg -Fuerenalp

55🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 1901 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~251 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 251 m

CAPE: 80

LI: 0.1

2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1013 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 1013 m

CAPE: 540

LI: -1.4

2026-08-2014

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~264 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 13.1 mm.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 264 m

CAPE: 310

LI: -4.1

2026-08-2114

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~104 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 4.7 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 104 m

CAPE: 0

LI: -1.1

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (13)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.835	8.423	1587	0.99
46.820	8.440	1651	0.95
46.760	8.475	2766	0.93
46.807	8.458	1721	0.92
46.848	8.429	2232	0.89
46.839	8.503	2688	0.87
46.846	8.400	1786	0.87
46.812	8.479	2411	0.82
46.787	8.445	1874	0.78
46.798	8.426	1908	0.78
46.802	8.513	2510	0.67
46.818	8.484	2665	0.67
46.785	8.464	1752	0.62

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Engelberg -Fuerenalp is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Engelberg. Takeoff elevation is 1901 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 55/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.