Overview

Snowkite

Rothwald is a snowkite spot at 2193 m altitude in the Upper Valais, on the southern side of the Simplon Pass. The terrain is open and offers good wind conditions. Snow cover is generally good thanks to the altitude. The alpine setting is wild and impressive.

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Spot forecast for Rothwald Snowkite

Sunrise 07:53 · Sunset 18:31

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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+4 hPa and above: north wind−4 hPa and below: south foehn

Rothwald Snowkite: when to go?

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Technical details of Rothwald Snowkite spot

Spot opening date

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Spot type: Resort (Ski lift access)
Altitude: 2,193 m

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Rosswald Klaena4.8 kmsource fluggruppe-aletsch.ch

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rothorli9.2 km

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