Piedrahita -Pena Negra
📍 Castille and Leon , Provincia de Avila · Nearest city: Navaescurial (6 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1920 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
40.42170, -5.30073Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Madrid)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 07:32
Solar noon: 14:19
Golden hour: 20:07 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 21:07
Day: 13.6 h daylight hours
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 | 0.30 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2025/26 · 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-23 · PWCA [+info]
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Takeoff description
* Altitude: 1.909 metres (6204 feet) ASL * Top to bottom height: 900 metres (2925 feet) * Orientation: NW Access Tarmac road linking Piedrahita to the Pena Negra pass.
Nearby sites
Chia (12) · La Lastra del Cano (21) · Pedro Bernardo (14) · Lagunilla (15) · Pitolero - Valles Jerte-Ambroz (23) · Cerro de la Nava (12)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.