About this flying site
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Stockberg paragliding site and weather forecast
Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Stockberg.
Altitude1,526 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates47.2242, 9.2377
AreaSwiss Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Stockberg is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,526 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Stockberg
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Stockberg doesn't cover.
Hinterruggnortherly, southerly or north-westerly wind, 9 km away · 2,183 m · N, S, SW, NW launchEbenalp (Appenzell- Wasserauen)north-easterly or easterly wind, 15 km away · 1,598 m · N, NE, E launch · ridge soaring and thermalWeesen- Amden -Durschlegisouth-easterly wind, 12 km away · 1,110 m · SE launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Local weather notes
As this is a west-facing launch site, it will work best in the afternoon! During summer, you can sometimes do nice flights even after 6 pm. Wind can get quite strong.
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Paragliding sites near Stockberg
Säntis9 km away · 2,109 mHinterrugg9 km away · 2,183 m · N, S, SW, NW launchAmden -Alp Walau10 km away · 1,400 mKronberg (Appenzell- Jakobsbad)10 km away · 1,636 m · N, S, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalWeesen- Amden -Durschlegi12 km away · 1,110 m · SE launchSchänis / Hüsliberg13 km away · 1,002 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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