Rothenbachkopf
📍 Alsace , Departement du Haut-Rhin · Nearest city: Kruth (8 km)
51 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1205 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
48.00620, 6.98060Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:34 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1102 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~1102m · wind 23 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1043 m, strong wind (42 km/h).
base ~1043m · wind 42 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2236 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~2236m · wind 14 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.67 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.28 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Rules and notes
see at http://lavl.free.fr/Espace-Aerien-Parapente-Vosges-Carte.html
Pilot comments
Great soaring place.
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