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Röti (Weissenstein) paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Röti (Weissenstein).
Altitude1,395 m
Launch directionsNE
Coordinates47.2582, 7.5278
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Röti (Weissenstein) is a flying site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,395 m. It works best in north-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Röti (Weissenstein)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Röti (Weissenstein) doesn't cover.
Hohe Windenortherly wind, 10 km away · 1,205 m · N, NE, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalBrandbergeasterly or southerly wind, 5 km away · 1,026 m · E, SE, S launch · thermalWeissensteinsouth-easterly wind, 2 km away · 1,240 m · SE launchMont Raimeuxsouth-westerly wind, 9 km away · 1,246 m · S launch · thermalWalenmattnorth-westerly wind, 4 km away · 1,214 m · NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
The launch is quite steep, but with a good wind easily doable.
Access and parking
20 min walk from the Weissenstein cable car, follow the signs.
Local weather notes
NW to NE. If there's a very weak N-wind, it may be better to launch from Weissenstein into the thermic cycles.
Flight rules
Beware of Basel Tango airspace, in doubt stay below 1750m ASL
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Röti (Weissenstein)
Weissenstein2 km away · 1,240 m · SE launchNiderwiler Stierenberg3 km away · 1,160 m · SE launch · ridge soaring and thermalWalenmatt4 km away · 1,214 m · NW launchBrandberg5 km away · 1,026 m · E, SE, S launch · thermalHasenmatt6 km away · 1,445 m · SE launchMont Raimeux9 km away · 1,246 m · S launch · 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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