Markbachjoch (Wildschönau)
📍 Tyrol , Politischer Bezirk Kitzbuhel · Nearest city: Itter (5 km)
33 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1430 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
47.43210, 12.09400Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:03 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~651 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~651m · wind 16 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~916 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~916m · wind 16 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1727 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~1727m · wind 14 km/hComposite 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
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 2 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.00 | 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
very close to gondola
Rules and notes
info about airspace: www.paragliding.at/images/luftraum.pdf
Pilot comments
due to its northerly expostion, this site is thermally NOT very activ; but it's perfect for beginners/ training as it is pretty good protected from the strong valley wind in the 'Inntal'
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