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Wasserkuppe

24🟡 Marginal

Germany · Takeoff 915 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~31 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 4.5 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 31 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -0.5
2026-08-1951

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~410 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 410 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -1.3
2026-08-2050

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~628 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 628 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.3
2026-08-2175

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1153 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1153 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 3.1

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Takeoff description

Easy Takeoffs for all main wind directions. Get informations from the flight director before flying!

About this site

Wasserkuppe is a paragliding launch site in Germany, near Gersfeld. Takeoff elevation is 915 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 24/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, S, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.