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Daubensee / Leukerbad snowkite spot
Switzerland · Valais
Overview
Daubensee is one of the largest natural lakes in the Swiss Alps. It is located in a north-south corridor, making it well exposed to the foehn wind.
Ideal spot at the beginning of the season when there is little snow elsewhere. The lake freezes quickly and is usable from the opening of the cable car winter season (mid-December).
Spot accessible to beginners, there is plenty of space. For more experienced riders, it is possible to kite on the slope located to the east and south of the lake.
Be respectful towards hikers and cross-country skiers. Cross the cross-country ski track lightly to damage it as little as possible.
This spot is part of the Magic Pass. Visit magicpass.ch
Suggest an editSpot forecast for Daubensee / Leukerbad
Sunrise 07:55 · Sunset 18:33
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Foehn probability chart
This chart shows the probability of Foehn in the Swiss Alpine valleys. It is based on the pressure differential between Zurich and Lugano based on the Open Meteo model (Icon-EU).
Daubensee / Leukerbad: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
108h
in April · 13 rideable days
The season runs from March to April, peaking in April: 11 rideable days a month and 108 hours of usable wind, at 2 °C. The low point is July, at 0 days.
The spot is only open from 20/12 to 19/04. Saison d'hiver: 20.12.25 - 19.04.26
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is January, with 170 mm. Snow depth peaks in March, at 158 cm.
Monthly averages: Daubensee / Leukerbad
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5 | 33 h | -2 °C | 170 mm |
| February | 2.0 | 19 h | 0 °C | 75 mm |
| March | 9.5 | 82 h | 0 °C | 82 mm |
| April | 13.0 | 108 h | 3 °C | 93 mm |
| May closed | 9.0 | 65 h | 6 °C | 135 mm |
| June closed | 4.5 | 40 h | 14 °C | 171 mm |
| July closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 15 °C | 205 mm |
| August closed | 0.0 | 0 h | 16 °C | 155 mm |
| September closed | 3.0 | 29 h | 9 °C | 148 mm |
| October closed | 2.5 | 19 h | 6 °C | 150 mm |
| November closed | 3.5 | 27 h | 1 °C | 139 mm |
| December | 3.5 | 25 h | -1 °C | 114 mm |
Photo gallery of Daubensee / Leukerbad
Technical details of Daubensee / Leukerbad spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Depending on conditions: ENE, NNW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
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- Open : from 20/12 to 19/04
Saison d'hiver: 20.12.25 - 19.04.26
- Open : from 20/12 to 19/04
- Spot type
- Normal (Car access at spot edge)
- Altitude
- 2,206 m
Parking
Access by cable car from Leukerbad.
Wind specificities
Edit March 2025: We have connected the spot to the Schwarzhorn weather station. From our experience, it is very close to the conditions you will find on the lake (A bit less strong of course)
Spot that generally works well with strong north or south foehn wind.
Current wind: weather station located near the cable car arrival.
The wind at lake level is typically 10 to 20 km/h weaker than at this weather station.
Hazards
Frozen lake! Do not venture onto the lake if the snow groomers haven't already been there ;)
High voltage power line to the west of the lake
Alpine dangers outside the lake (avalanches, cliffs on the Leukerbad side!)
Watch out for pedestrians and cross-country skiers
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