Hovden
📍 Oppland , Dovre · Nearest city: Dombas (11 km)
31 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1340 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
62.00000, 9.00000Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:07 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~541 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~541m · wind 16 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~587 m, strong wind (47 km/h).
base ~587m · wind 47 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~425 m, strong wind (43 km/h).
base ~425m · wind 43 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 | 0.95 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The site is flyable all year around with good souring- and termic conditions. Skilift and gondola to takeoff. Takeoffs next to the lift. Flysted året rundt med gode hang- og termikkforhold like ved E6. Skiheis/gondol til take-off. Meget gode startforhold få meter fra heisen. Gode landingsforhold nede ved heisen, men kan enkelte ganger oppleves litt turbulent. Man skal være oppmerksom på, at ved sydlige vinder mer enn 5-6 ms i 800hPa, dannes det bølgeaktivitet. (lenticler) Yr.no har satt opp en målestasjon på Storhornet (1550 moh, 15 km luftlinje vest for Hovden) Denne måler vindstyrke og retning hver hele time. Søk på Oppdal, så finner du målestasjon litt ned på siden for tredagers varslet.
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