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Obere Wengi

64🟡 Marginal

Switzerland · Takeoff 947 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1793 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1793 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 4.1
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1629 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1629 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -2.9
2026-07-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1994 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1994 m
CAPE: 100
LI: -0.3
2026-07-0760

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2633 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2633 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 1.9

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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.