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Balea

5🟡 Marginal

Romania · Takeoff 2023 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~783 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 783 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.1
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~886 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 886 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 1.9
2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~593 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 593 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -2.6
2026-07-0770

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~736 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 736 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.7

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Takeoff description

From the tunnel between the two districts (2000m) go 200m until the takeoff spot. Can be flown on both sides of the mountain tunnel. Eg: S or N. South spot: 45°35'23.68'N; 24°37'33.67'E North spot: 45°36'16.86'N; 24°36'53.27'E

About this site

Balea is a paragliding launch site in Romania, near Cartisoara. Takeoff elevation is 2023 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.