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Engelberg -Titlis paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Engelberg -Titlis.

Altitude2,543 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates46.7731, 8.4350
AreaSwiss Alps

Site briefing

Planning information for Engelberg -Titlis

Alpine flying overview

Engelberg -Titlis is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,543 m and its mapped launch aspects are NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.

About this flying site

ATTENTION: in the whole valley ('Engelbergertal') there are NUMEROUS, UNMARKED, BARELY VISIBLE cables!!! Check info at gondola stations/ ask local pilots! This cables very often are in positions, where you would expect them last!

Landing

In Winter there is an official landing area on the north side of the monestary in Engelberg, in summer the landing area is east of the monestary. It is maked with a windsock. There are many fields in the entire valley which are suitable for safe landings, respect the vegetation, do not land in crop or high grass!

Access and parking

Gondola from 'Engelberg': https://www.titlis.ch/en

Local weather notes

Föhn!!! > - Föhndiagramm: http://www.meteocentrale.ch/de/wetter/foehn-und-bise/foehn.html Webcams: http://www.engelberg.ch/en/webcams/

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): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/

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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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