Braunwald 'Kiosk'
📍 Glarus · Nearest city: Linthal (2 km)
54 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1245 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.93840, 8.99800Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:17 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1786 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1786m · wind 14 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~916 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 5.1 mm.
base ~916m · wind 7 km/h · precip 5.1mmComposite 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
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jul (60/100, 20°C, 275mm lluvia) · Worst month: Dec (20/100, 186mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 13 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.82 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.20 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Just 2min walk from cable car Station 'Braunwald'. Note: When the valley wind gets strong, you may launch into a rotor. A launch from Gumengrat may be a good alternative.
Nearby sites
Gumengrat (57) · Bodenberg (53) · Fisetengrat (49) · Schabell (40) · Hirzli (39) · Brigels (68)