Obere Gurnigal

49🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 1538 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~871 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h

Base: 871 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 0.5

2026-08-1985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1261 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h

Base: 1261 m

CAPE: 310

LI: -2.1

2026-08-2014

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~404 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 9.6 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h

Base: 404 m

CAPE: 148

LI: -4.9

2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~368 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 368 m

CAPE: 20

LI: -0.6

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (7)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.717	7.517	1177	0.96
46.723	7.477	1557	0.93
46.714	7.490	1711	0.92
46.747	7.474	1292	0.76
46.706	7.431	1985	0.75
46.710	7.461	1843	0.73
46.734	7.493	1063	0.65

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Takeoff description

Easy gentle slope.

About this site

Obere Gurnigal is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Wattenwil. Takeoff elevation is 1538 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 49/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.