Chli Aubrig

Chli Aubrig is a hike-in paragliding launch above the Wägital valley in Schwyz, Switzerland, at around 1,580 m, flying on southwest or west wind. The takeoff is a steep alpine meadow facing southwest, rated easy to medium difficulty — approachable for pilots with some experience rather than a first-flight site, but not a serious technical launch either. Getting there means hiking up from Euthal or through the Wägital, roughly 2 to 3 hours on foot from the Euthal bus stop, so budget real time and legs for the approach before you even think about the wind. Conditions favor a light touch: a gentle westerly is considered ideal here, rather than a strong thermic push, which fits a steep meadow launch where too much wind on takeoff would be unforgiving. It's a classic Swiss hike-and-fly proposition — earn the launch on foot, then work the southwest-facing terrain on a calm day.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Chli Aubrig, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Chli Aubrig with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.