Schwemmkanal/Bayrische Au

Following the trail of the Schwarzenbergischer Schwemmkanal (Schwarzenberg log flume) in the Böhmerwald (Bohemian Forest) holiday region!

0 km The hike begins at the Oberhaag car park (170 m further on as the Landhotel Haagerhof, Diendorf 20, 4160 Aigen-Schlägl, approach via Krumauerstraße). Follow the road towards Grünwald for 650 m, turn right again into the road. Continue on the road, which turns into a forest path, until you reach the...

2.6 km ...Schrollenbach lock. The alluvial canal has been restored at this point. Show floats take place here during the summer months.
Dates at www.boehmerwald.at.
By means of this canal, which was opened in 1790 and was in operation for about 100 years, about 8 million cubic metres of timber were floated from the Bohemian Forest to the Great Mill and further on by rafts to Vienna. Follow the alluvial channel for a short distance and turn left down the forest path to the...

4.1 km ...asphalt road that leads from Oberhaag to the border (access to the ferry). However, continue left and after 200 m turn immediately right again into the forest road and follow the nature experience trail Bayrische Au. Keep to the signs and the red-white-red markings until you reach the nature trail in the...
 
6.0 km ...high moorland area Bayrische Au. Then continue to follow the wooden footbridge. The information boards tell you interesting facts about the raised bog area. Enjoy the view of the Vltava Reservoir to the Czech Republic from the viewing platform. Continue to follow the signs for the Bayrische Au Nature Experience Trail and the red-white-red markings and then again "Schwemmkanal / Bayrische Au Nr. 42. Now continue along beautiful forest paths until you reach the...

10.4 km ...Iglbach lock. In the summer months, alluvial demonstrations also take place at this point. Cross the double bridge, continue on forest paths and forest roads until you reach the...

12.7 km ...starting point Oberhaag.

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