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Hoch-Ybrig paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Hoch-Ybrig.
Altitude1,813 m
Launch directionsN, NE, NW
Coordinates46.9995, 8.8018
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Hoch-Ybrig is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,813 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly and 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 Hoch-Ybrig
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Hoch-Ybrig doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Kleiner Sternen
Landing
Talstation Weglosen
Access and parking
Cablecar two sections, very affordable daily pass Highway Exits Schindellegi Follow Hoch-Ybrig, Weglosen Public: Train to Einsiedeln, then bus to Weglosen
Local weather notes
Föhn Downwind with Westwinds
Flight rules
Speedflying/Riding: only allowed after an introduction by the local speedflying instructors (eg airpole.ch)
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Paragliding sites near Hoch-Ybrig
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