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Speikboden paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Speikboden.
Altitude2,362 m
Launch directionsNE, SE, S, SW
Coordinates46.9139, 11.9078
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Speikboden is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,362 m. It works best in north-easterly, 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 Speikboden
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Speikboden doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
different places to lay out; about 10min walk from chair lift.
Landing
Very large meadow with windsock in 'Taufers' (cannot be seen from launch!) Shuttlebus stop to Sand and gondola.
Access and parking
Gondola/ chairlift and 10min walk Info about gondola etc: https://www.skiworldahrntal.it/en/lifts-summer/lifts/opening-hours
Local weather notes
North wind!
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Paragliding sites near Speikboden
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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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