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Podkonické pleše

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Slovakia · Takeoff 951 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1975

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~763 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 763 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.9
2026-08-2095

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1313 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1313 m
CAPE: 710
LI: -3.0
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~500 m, viento 15 km/h, con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 500 m
CAPE: 1410
LI: -1.9
2026-08-2275

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~967 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 967 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.4

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Takeoff description

Mildly graduating big grass field. If no wind one needs to run a bit. After take off proceed directly straight above ridge. In case you will not find any thermal you will land in the field down ahead.

About this site

Podkonické pleše is a paragliding launch site in Slovakia, near Banska Bystrica. Takeoff elevation is 951 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 9/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.