Nebelhorn (Oberstdorf)
📍 Bavaria , Swabia · Nearest city: Oberstdorf (5 km)
63 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2160 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.42080, 10.34220Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 13:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~381 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~381m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1170 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1170m · wind 20 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1720 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1720m · wind 10 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 55 at 10h
- High cloud suck (100/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 16:00 – 17:00
| 08 45 ☁️⚠️ | 09 45 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 45 ☁️⚠️ | 13 45 ☁️⚠️ | 14 45 ☁️⚠️ | 15 55 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 45 ☁️⚠️ | 18 55 ☁️⚠️ | 19 45 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 10h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.1 · BL top 705 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2472 m · 0°C at 1620 m · Pro score 62/100 · sun 35° 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: 10:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: -1.1°C · Td: -3.6°C
LCL (cloud base): 312 m
BL top: 705 m
0°C level: 1620 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-21
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | 7 km/h NW | gust 27 | 10 km/h NW | gust 30 | 9 km/h N | gust 24 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 13 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
Peak: GPS 47° 25' 20'' N,10° 20' 30'' O height 2180m Probsthaus: GPS 47° 24' 50'' N,10° 20' 46'' O height 1910m
Rules and notes
See at landing place (Oybelehalle, next to cablecar valley station)
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