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Niesen-2280

52🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 2254 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0390

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~364 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 364 m
CAPE: 120
LI: -0.2
2026-10-0480

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~262 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 262 m
CAPE: 260
LI: -0.6
2026-10-0590

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~632 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 632 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.5
2026-10-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~683 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 683 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3

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Takeoff description

rather steep, but ample space; wind situation on launch can be tricky!

About this site

Niesen-2280 is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Wimmis. Takeoff elevation is 2254 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 52/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.