Sopot
📍 Plovdiv , Obshtina Karlovo · Nearest city: Karlovo (7 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1453 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.68790, 24.75030Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~516 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 5.5 mm.
base ~516m · wind 13 km/h · precip 5.5mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~856 m, wind 13 km/h, precipitation 0.9 mm.
base ~856m · wind 13 km/h · precip 0.9mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1072 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1072m · wind 19 km/h · precip 0.4mmComposite 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 | 0.78 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 18th FAI European Paragliding Championships 2026 · 2026-08-08 – 2026-08-19 · FAI CIVL [+info]
Campeonato Europeo, Krushevo, Macedonia del Norte - 2nd FAI Junior World Paragliding Championships 2026 · 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-30 · FAI CIVL [+info]
Mundial Junior, Krushevo, Macedonia del Norte
Takeoff description
lots of take off points, all kinds of levels, large, small, tight, open, steep, shallow, something to suit everyone. main take off is at the top of the lift, other sites hike or drive.
Pilot comments
i found the people in the area to be friendly, helpfull and full of life, happy to meet with and help pilots, no complaints about landing in fields, easy to get a lift, generally a great place. tell them you heard from steve in amsterdam
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