Rotenfluh (Rickenbach) paragliding: launches, flights and forecast

Satellite map of Rotenfluh with its launches and landings — Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Paragliding site near Rickenbach, Schwyz, Switzerland, launching at 1,551 m with 1,107 m of height difference in SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW wind.

When pilots fly here

Most flights start in September. Pilots usually launch between 14:00 and 17:00. Thermals here climb 0.3 m/s on average. Most thermals drifted in SW wind.

From 13 flights the Open Glider Network saw start here in the last twelve months.

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Weather models

DWD ICON-D2 · 0.02° (~2 km)

Model guidance only. Terrain, launch conditions and winds aloft need a separate assessment.

Launches, landings and towing

Site

Hill site for paragliders and hanggliders · 1107 m height difference

Paragliders: 1- and 2-seaters

Seen launching (OGN): 1 flight today · 4 flights in 30 days

Access: Public transport · On foot

Seilbahn ab Rickenbach plus 10 min. Fussmarsch oder Fussmarsch ab Ibergeregg, 50 min.

Gleitschirm Club Rigi-Mythen http://www.gcrm.ch Delta Club Stans http://www.deltaclub-stans.ch

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