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Obere Wengi

64🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 947 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~960 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 960 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 1.3
2026-08-19100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1286 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1286 m
CAPE: 640
LI: -2.7
2026-08-2012

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~340 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 10.2 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 340 m
CAPE: 1070
LI: -3.6
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~353 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 4.7 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 353 m
CAPE: 140
LI: -1.6

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Takeoff description

Large moderatley sloped field. Easy take-off. Heavely frequented on good days. Thermal 100 meters to the left of the take off. Launch site belongs to the farmer running a small restaurant next to the site, it is expected to consume something before taking-off (instead a launching fee).

About this site

Obere Wengi is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Matzendorf. Takeoff elevation is 947 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 64/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.