Eggberge (Flüelen) paragliding site and weather forecast

Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Eggberge (Flüelen).

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Altitude1,580 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates46.9037, 8.6514
AreaSwiss Alps

Flying profile

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

Best Workable Not recorded

Eggberge (Flüelen) is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,580 m. It works best in north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

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

When the wind is wrong for Eggberge (Flüelen)

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Eggberge (Flüelen) doesn't cover.

Rophaiennortherly wind, 3 km away · 2,070 m · N launchCharenstoecklinorth-easterly wind, 8 km away · 1,780 m · NE launchGitschenbergeasterly or southerly wind, 5 km away · 1,360 m · E, S launchBiel-Raemsenberg-1620south-easterly wind, 4 km away · 1,620 m · SE, SW launch · thermalRietligsouth-westerly wind, 3 km away · 1,280 m · SW launchFronalpstockwesterly wind, 7 km away · 1,883 m · W launch

Site briefing highlights

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

Landing

difficult with strong valley wind!! (>> see pix)

Access and parking

Gondola from Flüelen >> www.eggberge.ch/fahrplan.htmlü

Local weather notes

Föhn, Valley wind (>> see pix!) - Föhndiagramm: http://www.meteocentrale.ch/de/wetter/foehn-und-bise/foehn.html - Wind arrows: http://wepro.meteotest.ch/maps/smn/smn_dd.gif

Flight rules

Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying: http://www.flyland.ch. DABS (active danger areas etc): www.skybriefing.com/portal/

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Eggberge (Flüelen)

Rophaien3 km away · 2,070 m · N launchRietlig3 km away · 1,280 m · SW launchBiel-Raemsenberg-16204 km away · 1,620 m · SE, SW launch · thermalHaldi5 km away · 1,080 m · SW launchGitschenberg5 km away · 1,360 m · E, S launchObfluee6 km away · 1,700 m

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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