Merkur
📍 Baden-Wuerttemberg , Karlsruhe Region · Nearest city: Baden-Baden (3 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 651 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
48.76480, 8.27941Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Berlin)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:22
Solar noon: 13:25
Golden hour: 19:28 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:28
Day: 14.1 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 | 0.50 | 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
Very wide, but steep and short takeoff facing WSW. Also works with south SSW to some degree, but NW is dangerous. The NE takeoff has special rules, see website if you wish to fly there.
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.