Axalp paragliding site and weather forecast

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Altitude1,590 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates46.7165, 8.0350
AreaSwiss Alps

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: not recordedNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Axalp is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,590 m. It works best in north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
mountain
Lift
ridge soaring and thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

When the wind is wrong for Axalp

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Axalp doesn't cover.

Lungern Hütstettnortherly wind, 15 km away · 1,720 m · N launch · thermalWilerhornnorth-easterly wind, 8 km away · 1,870 m · NE launchSchonegg-2190easterly, southerly or westerly wind, 5 km away · 2,190 m · E, S, W launchFaulhornsouth-easterly or south-westerly wind, 5 km away · 2,680 m · SE, SW, W launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

also used for acro training/ SIV

Local weather notes

NO flying with: - 'Foehn' - 'Bise'!

Flight rules

Complex airspace structure (military airfield in Unterbach/ Meiringen)! Flying without (too) much problems only on weekends or after 1700lt... More info on http://www.flyland.ch.

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Paragliding sites near Axalp

Schonegg-21905 km away · 2,190 m · E, S, W launchFaulhorn5 km away · 2,680 m · SE, SW, W launchGrindelwald - First7 km away · 2,111 m · W launch · ridge soaring and thermalWaldspitz7 km away · 1,980 mBrienz - Gummenalp7 km away · 1,560 m · ridge soaring and thermalBrienzer Rothorn8 km away · 2,340 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.

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