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Scharmoin paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Scharmoin.
Altitude1,990 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates46.7431, 9.5764
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Scharmoin is a flying site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,990 m. It works best in westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Scharmoin
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Scharmoin doesn't cover.
Arosa -Weisshornnortherly wind, 7 km away · 2,623 m · N, NE, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalGuergaletsch -2400north-easterly wind, 6 km away · 2,400 m · NE launchArosa - Hoernli / Hörnlieasterly wind, 4 km away · 2,480 m · E, S launchParpaner Rothorn -2800south-easterly or southerly wind, 2 km away · 2,827 m · SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalStaetzerhornsouth-westerly wind, 5 km away · 2,570 m · SW launchPiz Scalottas-2300north-westerly wind, 6 km away · 2,300 m · NW launch
Site briefing highlights
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Paragliding sites near Scharmoin
Parpaner Rothorn -28002 km away · 2,827 m · SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalUrdenfürkli / Urdenfürggli3 km away · 2,561 m · W launch · ridge soaring and thermalArosa - Hoernli / Hörnli4 km away · 2,480 m · E, S launchAlp Staetz-21305 km away · 2,130 m · E, S launchPiz Scalottas-21605 km away · 2,160 m · E, S launch · thermalStaetzerhorn5 km away · 2,570 m · SW launch
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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