Urmiberg (Brunnen) paragliding site and weather forecast

Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Urmiberg (Brunnen).

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Altitude1,078 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates47.0120, 8.5910
AreaSwiss Alps

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: bestS: bestSW: bestW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Urmiberg (Brunnen) is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,078 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and 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 Urmiberg (Brunnen)

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Urmiberg (Brunnen) doesn't cover.

Emmetten - Niederbauennortherly wind, 8 km away · 1,573 m · N launch · ridge soaring and thermalRigi-Scheideggnorth-easterly wind, 6 km away · 1,649 m · NE, SE launch · ridge soaringRigi Kulmeasterly wind, 9 km away · 1,748 m · E, SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalFronalpstockwesterly wind, 6 km away · 1,883 m · W launchHochstucklinorth-westerly wind, 8 km away · 1,480 m · SW, W, NW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Take-off

steep grassy meadow; right beside/ below cable car station

Landing

large meadow with windsock, 10mins walk from cablecar and car park; wind normally blows from SSW/ W.

Access and parking

Cable car (13.-CHF/trip -including TO-/ landing fees) Timetable: xx05/ xx35; extra rides if 4 or more pax. CASH only!!

Local weather notes

Föhn! - Föhndiagramm: http://www.meteocentrale.ch/de/wetter/foehn-und-bise/foehn.html - Wind arrows: http://wepro.meteotest.ch/maps/smn/smn_dd.gif

Flight rules

Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying: http://www.flyland.ch. DABS (active danger areas etc): www.skybriefing.com/portal/

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Paragliding sites near Urmiberg (Brunnen)

Rigi-Scheidegg6 km away · 1,649 m · NE, SE launch · ridge soaringCharenstoeckli6 km away · 1,780 m · NE launchEngelstock6 km away · 1,210 mFronalpstock6 km away · 1,883 m · W launchMostelegg7 km away · 1,270 m · SW launchHochstuckli8 km away · 1,480 m · SW, W, NW 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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