Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1813 m, viento 20 km/h.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1813 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.7
Hoher Kasten
51🟡 MarginalSwitzerland · Takeoff 1671 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1894 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).
Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 1894 m
CAPE: 40
LI: -3.2
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1556 m, viento 16 km/h.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1556 m
CAPE: 200
LI: -1.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2296 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2296 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.2
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Takeoff description
Different TO's available. Normally TO is in the saddle; if W-wind becomes stronger, just descend further down. TO to the East is also possible, but seldom used.
About this site
Hoher Kasten is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Sennwald. Takeoff elevation is 1671 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 51/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.