Balberget SW (Harahemberget)
📍 Vaesterbotten , Bjurholms Kommun · Nearest city: Bjurholm (8 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 443 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
63.94330, 19.04610Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:50 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1588 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1588m · wind 16 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1138 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~1138m · wind 22 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1473 m, wind 25 km/h.
base ~1473m · wind 25 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
This is a cliff launch with hang glider ramp at the cliffs edge. The ramp needs some maintenance (rotting at the top). The ramp is held to large bolts in the rocks by rope that could be also degraded. I think it hasn't been maintained in at least 10 years. Paragliders should make their walls further up the clearing away from the cliff. there it is mostly free of large obstacles, but careful layout is required to avoid snagging lines. Winter snow would make this site much easier to launch.
Rules and notes
Airspace is standard FL95 for this area, though Umeå TMA at FL20 is not far off to the East.
Pilot comments
This is an intermediate-expert paragliding launch since cliffs are generally unforgiving and present unique wind currents. Fly with caution! That being said, it is below the top of the mountain so has less venturi than other options on Balberget. The XC potential of this site seems great with a south wind to help progress NorthWest along the a line of hills, or North into the flatlands. Other parts of the mountain may be better in SE winds the are best for flying inland along the range, but landing areas are more challenging in those places. Who will be the first to fly to Skellefteå or Luleå from here? The day will come!
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