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Merkur

15⛔ Not flyable

Germany · Takeoff 651 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0435

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2303 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2303 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 4.7
2026-07-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1403 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1403 m
CAPE: 500
LI: -1.9
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1642 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1642 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 1.3
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2631 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2631 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 2.9

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Takeoff description

Very wide, but steep and short takeoff facing WSW. Also works with south SSW to some degree, but NW is dangerous. The NE takeoff has special rules, see website if you wish to fly there.

About this site

Merkur is a paragliding launch site in Germany, near Baden-Baden. Takeoff elevation is 651 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 15/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.