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Hoher Kasten

51🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 1671 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~875 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 875 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -2.6
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1169 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1169 m
CAPE: 480
LI: -1.5
2026-08-2095

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~233 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 5.2 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 233 m
CAPE: 448
LI: -6.1
2026-08-2116

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~340 m, viento 4 km/h, con precipitación 7.0 mm.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 340 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.9

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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.