Schnepfenried

48🟢 Flyable today

France · Takeoff 1221 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0370

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~557 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h

Base: 557 m

CAPE: 50

LI: 1.1

2026-10-0490

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~626 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 626 m

CAPE: 200

LI: -0.3

2026-10-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~896 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 896 m

CAPE: 0

LI: -3.1

2026-10-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1011 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h

Base: 1011 m

CAPE: 0

LI: -0.2

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (10)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
47.955	7.100	1014	0.90
47.981	7.045	1177	0.85
47.984	7.075	788	0.74
47.967	6.989	1169	0.68
47.998	6.976	1227	0.67
47.962	6.980	990	0.66
47.975	6.982	1111	0.65
47.983	6.976	1141	0.63
47.954	7.003	1089	0.62
47.986	7.054	963	0.62

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Takeoff description

Easy and large, just before the first ski slopes.

About this site

Schnepfenried is a paragliding launch site in France, near Metzeral. Takeoff elevation is 1221 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 48/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.