Ebenalp (Appenzell- Wasserauen)
📍 Appenzell Innerrhoden , Appenzell Inner Rhodes · Nearest city: Appenzell (5 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1598 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.28420, 9.41057Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~651 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~651m · wind 15 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~755 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~755m · wind 19 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1804 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1804m · wind 15 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21❌ Not recommended · peak 50 at 12h
- Cloud cover >85% — no radiation to trigger thermals
- High cloud suck (100/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 20 ☁️⚠️ | 09 20 ☁️⚠️ | 10 30 ☁️⚠️ | 11 40 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 50 ☁️⚠️ | 14 45 ☁️⚠️ | 15 45 ☁️⚠️ | 16 45 ☁️⚠️ | 17 45 ☁️⚠️ | 18 40 ☁️⚠️ | 19 40 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 12h: CAPE 0 J/kg · LI 2.8 · BL top 965 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2248 m · 0°C at 1290 m · Pro score 62/100 · sun 39° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 12:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 5.3°C · Td: 0.1°C
LCL (cloud base): 650 m
BL top: 965 m
0°C level: 1290 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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) | 10 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | 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
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Different TO's available! - HG's takeoff right underneath gondola; - South TO: take off : 47.2837N, 9.4133E; - North TO: as indicated on map: 3min walk from gondola.
Rules and notes
ATTENTION: different restrictions in force: check map at gondola station or see map at: http://www.ebenalp.ch/flugsport (download flyer by clicking 'Flugsport_Flyer_pdf'
Pilot comments
Attention: also numerous cables!! Download Flyer here: http://www.ebenalp.ch/flugsport (by clicking 'Flugsport_Flyer_pdf') More info on http://www.flyland.ch. Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying. DABS (active danger areas etc): www.skybriefing.com/portal/
Nearby sites
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