Niesen-2280

52🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 2254 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1029 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h

Base: 1029 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 1.9

2026-07-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1461 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h

Base: 1461 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 0.4

2026-07-0695

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1486 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h

Base: 1486 m

CAPE: 298

LI: -1.4

2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2263 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h

Base: 2263 m

CAPE: 20

LI: 2.3

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (6)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.622	7.641	1729	0.98
46.644	7.654	2180	0.98
46.602	7.639	1324	0.81
46.624	7.604	1900	0.79
46.661	7.642	1072	0.79
46.623	7.664	1334	0.70

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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.