Obere Gurnigal

49🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 1538 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1622 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 1622 m

CAPE: 10

LI: 3.7

2026-07-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1790 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h

Base: 1790 m

CAPE: 90

LI: -0.9

2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1564 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h

Base: 1564 m

CAPE: 220

LI: -1.0

2026-07-0770

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2186 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h

Base: 2186 m

CAPE: 30

LI: 1.4

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.