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Ober Büelen

54🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 1560 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1880

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~635 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 635 m
CAPE: 110
LI: -0.3
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~969 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 969 m
CAPE: 1030
LI: -1.5
2026-08-2015

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~233 m, viento 7 km/h, con precipitación 8.6 mm.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 233 m
CAPE: 450
LI: -5.0
2026-08-2116

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~182 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 2.8 mm.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 182 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -0.3

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Takeoff description

An easy launch site if the wind is right. You are in the lee of the valley wind, although usually above most of it. Thermals turn on at around 13.00. They can be a bit turbulent.

About this site

Ober Büelen is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Sachseln. Takeoff elevation is 1560 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 54/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.