Schwemmkanal/Bayrische Au circuit

On the paths of the Schwarzenberg alluvial canal in the Šumava adventure region!

A very beautiful, idyllic hike that takes you to two renovated locks on the Schwarzenberg Irrigation Canal and into the Spirkenhochmoor in Bayrische Au.

0 km The hike begins at the Oberhaag parking lot (170 m past the Landhotel Haagerhof, Diendorf 20, 4160 Aigen-Schlägl; access via Krumauerstraße). Follow the road toward Grünwald for 650 m, then turn right back onto the road. Continue along the road, which turns into a forest trail, until you reach the...

2.6 km...Schrollenbach Lock. The irrigation canal has been restored at this point. Demonstration flotations take place here during the summer months.
You can find the current dates for the annual demonstration log drives here.
Via this canal, which opened in 1790 and was in operation for about 100 years, approximately 8 million cubic meters of timber were floated from the Bohemian Forest to the Große Mühl and then on by raft to Vienna. Following the log-floating canal for a short distance, turn left onto the forest path down to the...

4.1 km...asphalt road leading from Oberhaag to the border (access road to the ferry). However, continue to the left; after 200 m, turn right again onto the forest road and follow the Bayrische Au Nature Trail. Follow the signs and the red-white-red markings until you reach the nature trail in...

6.0 km...Bayrische Au raised bog area. Then continue along the wooden boardwalk. The interpretive panels provide interesting information about the raised bog area. Enjoy the view of the Moldau Reservoir toward the Czech Republic from the observation deck. Continue to follow the signs for the “Bayrische Au Nature Trail” and the red-white-red markings, and then follow the signs for “Schwemmkanal / Bayrische Au Loop No. 42.” Now continue along beautiful forest paths until you reach the...

10.4 km...Iglbach Lock . During the summer months, flood demonstrations also take place here. Cross the double bridge, then continue along forest trails and forest roads until youreach the...

12.7 km...starting point in Oberhaag.

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Find more information about the Schwarzen Energy Flushing Canal here.

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