Niederhorn-1920

59🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 1920 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0260

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~371 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 371 m

CAPE: 40

LI: 0.6

2026-10-0380

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~551 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 551 m

CAPE: 300

LI: -1.3

2026-10-0490

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~531 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 531 m

CAPE: 210

LI: -1.3

2026-10-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~158 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 4.8 mm.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 158 m

CAPE: 330

LI: 0.6

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (7)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.695	7.821	1153	0.96
46.713	7.821	1496	0.96
46.732	7.831	1753	0.95
46.708	7.778	1801	0.87
46.714	7.743	1243	0.87
46.716	7.799	1809	0.77
46.728	7.760	1838	0.64

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Takeoff description

towards midday increasing tailwind onlaunch!

About this site

Niederhorn-1920 is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Beatenberg. Takeoff elevation is 1920 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 59/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.