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Spot de Daubensee / Leukerbad

Daubensee / Leukerbad

Daubensee / Leukerbad

Snowkiting spot | Switzerland

46.41 | 7.62

2206m

06:01 | 20:50

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.

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Technical details of Daubensee / Leukerbad spot

Spot type

Normal (Car access at spot edge)

Altitude

2206m

Parking

Access by cable car from Leukerbad.

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

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.

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Spot forecast for Daubensee / Leukerbad

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Forecasts provided by Open-Meteo

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).

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