Grindelwald - First

56🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2111 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~529 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h

Base: 529 m

CAPE: 30

LI: 2.3

2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1172 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h

Base: 1172 m

CAPE: 30

LI: -1.2

2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1496 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h

Base: 1496 m

CAPE: 130

LI: -1.2

2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2001 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h

Base: 2001 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 2.8

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (6)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.655	8.056	1961	1.00
46.654	8.013	2076	0.97
46.685	8.075	2850	0.95
46.639	8.034	1640	0.84
46.632	8.095	2563	0.82
46.680	8.105	2116	0.65

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Takeoff description

huge TO area, suited for all levels; easy access by gondola from Grindelwald, TOP-landing also possible...

About this site

Grindelwald - First is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Grindelwald. Takeoff elevation is 2111 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 56/100. 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.