Take-off
Access of TO from gondola station is a bit tricky: steep downhill track on very loose gravel: be careful and do not slip!! Altn TO at middle station is easier to reach...
Kanin (Bovec) paragliding site and weather forecast
Slovenian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Kanin (Bovec).
Altitude2,110 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates46.3579, 13.4790
AreaSlovenian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Kanin (Bovec) is a mountain site in the Slovenian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,110 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 Kanin (Bovec)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Kanin (Bovec) doesn't cover.
Mnt. Lussarinortherly or north-easterly wind, 14 km away · 1,732 m · N, NE launchBohinj-Vogeleasterly wind, 30 km away · 1,666 m · NE, E launchPorzuswesterly wind, 22 km away · 689 m · S, SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalDreiländerecknorth-westerly wind, 27 km away · 1,403 m · N, NE, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
on the eastside of Bovec (Cabl car departs on the west side, but landing there is prohibited!
Access and parking
Via Kanin cable car: https://kanin.si/en/
Local weather notes
Valley wind in summer!
Flight rules
aerodrome of Bovec is used by sailplanes and skydivers >> observe rules (> see pix)
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Kanin (Bovec)
Kobariski Stol (Kobarid)9 km away · 1,390 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalMnt. Lussari14 km away · 1,732 m · N, NE launchMangart15 km away · 1,930 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalOzben15 km away · 766 m · SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalBernadia - Nimis22 km away · 681 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalPorzus22 km away · 689 m · S, SW, W launch · ridge soaring and 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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