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Riffelberg-2700 paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Riffelberg-2700.
Altitude2,700 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates45.9944, 7.7652
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Riffelberg-2700 is a flying site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,700 m. It works best in north-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Riffelberg-2700
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Riffelberg-2700 doesn't cover.
Zermatt -Rothorn- Blauherd- Sunegganortherly or southerly wind, 4 km away · 3,078 m · N, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalPiramide Vincentnorth-easterly or easterly wind, 12 km away · 4,184 m · N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW launchHoehbalmenstaffelsouth-easterly wind, 4 km away · 2,490 m · SE launchZermatt -Oberrothornsouth-westerly wind, 5 km away · 3,400 m · SW launchZermatt -Riffelberg-2600westerly wind, 1 km away · 2,554 m · W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
Site briefing highlights
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Paragliding sites near Riffelberg-2700
Zermatt -Riffelberg-26001 km away · 2,554 m · W, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalZermatt -Rothorn- Blauherd- Sunegga4 km away · 3,078 m · N, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalHoehbalmenstaffel4 km away · 2,490 m · SE launchZermatt -Oberrothorn5 km away · 3,400 m · SW launchKlein Matterhorn7 km away · 3,743 mLo Riondè10 km away · 2,793 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal
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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