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Grindelwald - First

56🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2111 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~331 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 331 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -0.1
2026-08-1995

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~858 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 858 m
CAPE: 460
LI: -1.5
2026-08-2013

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~261 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 9.5 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 261 m
CAPE: 145
LI: -5.1
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~46 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 1.5 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 46 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -2.6

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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.