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Niesen-2280

52🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2254 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~565 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 565 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.2
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~914 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 914 m
CAPE: 910
LI: -0.5
2026-08-2016

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~326 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 7.1 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 326 m
CAPE: 195
LI: -4.5
2026-08-2111

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~208 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 11.9 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 208 m
CAPE: 110
LI: -1.6

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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.