About this flying site
Cross country flying is relatively easy along the Soca valley or more inside the massif to the Krn (2200m) highest peak nearby. You can also fly westwards to Gemona (Italy)! Guida italiana http://marco-zonca.blogspot.com
Kobariski Stol (Kobarid) paragliding site and weather forecast
Slovenian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Kobariski Stol (Kobarid).
Altitude1,390 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates46.2732, 13.4692
AreaSlovenian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Kobariski Stol (Kobarid) is a mountain site in the Slovenian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,390 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Kobariski Stol (Kobarid)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Kobariski Stol (Kobarid) doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Altitude 1400 m (ASL) From Kobarid use the road on the North side; the road on the South side is 4WD only -or rental car ;-) Best is the local 'Parabus'
Landing
The main landing field is in Kobarid. Coming from Tolmin the LZ is on the left side, just before the petrol station! You'll see wind sock! If you sink out: many fields in the valley.
Access and parking
-from Tolmin (15km) -from Bovec (~20km) -from Italy (Cividale)
Local weather notes
Valley wind can be quite strong! Meteo stations in Soka Valley (Wind speed and directon in Slovenian and English language) Stol: +386 (0)41 646324 Kuk: +386 (0)31 704901 Kobala: +386 (0)41 646319
Flight rules
Free flying frequency (no chat): 147.800 Mhz
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Kobariski Stol (Kobarid)
Kanin (Bovec)9 km away · 2,110 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermalOzben11 km away · 766 m · SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalPorzus14 km away · 689 m · S, SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalBernadia - Nimis17 km away · 681 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalMangart22 km away · 1,930 m · S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalGemona - Mt.Cuarnan23 km away · 1,170 m · S, SW 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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