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, 19.04610Takeoff 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.
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