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Hohwacht paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Hohwacht.
Altitude971 m
Launch directionsN
Coordinates47.3777, 7.6745
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Hohwacht is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 971 m. It works best in northerly winds, and can also work in 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 Hohwacht
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Hohwacht doesn't cover.
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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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