Schmittenhöhe (Zell am See)
📍 Salzburg , Politischer Bezirk Zell am See · Nearest city: Viehhofen (4 km)
68 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1912 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.33030, 12.73570Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:02 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2180 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~2180m · wind 18 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1409 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1409m · wind 8 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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Oct (68/100, 11°C, 136mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 117mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.85 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Various take-offs in all directions, some easier, some a bit tricky. Good skills generally recommended. More info (in german): https://www.ikarus-pinzgau.com/fluggebiete/schmittenhöhe/
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