Take-off
1205 m on top of Hohe Winde. NW - N - NE Windstation on top :Phone 0041.79.515.70.54
Hohe Winde paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Hohe Winde.
Altitude1,205 m
Launch directionsN, NE, NW
Coordinates47.3430, 7.5797
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Hohe Winde is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,205 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 Hohe Winde
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Hohe Winde doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
near Kloster Beinwil, longside Road to Passwang, ca. 600 m
Access and parking
Hiking from landing in 1,5 hours to Hohe Winde or with car to Scheltenpass - Restaurant Erzberg and hiking up in 30 Minutes to Hohe Winde
Local weather notes
don't fly with wind from est - south - southwest
Flight rules
ILS Basel: if activ maximal height 1700 m (Phone 0041.61.325.34.67)
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Hohe Winde
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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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