--- title: Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal in the Bohemian Forest url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000931/schwarzenberg-alluvial-canal.html" description: The deep forests of the Bohemian Forest hold a secret wonder of the world - the Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal. The Šumava holiday region in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal in the Bohemian Forest Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal ============================== Aigen-Schlägl, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207956/FBB0BB83A37E0E840BA770290F0CFE68DF22E4BF381D39535E86BB9A302471DD/schwemmkanal-schauschwemme.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207955/B942FFBA5037B323E81EDF5B176AF39039570AF9A9BD41D8B598A1BE50070028/schwemmerbeimschauschwemmenquerformatalfredhofer-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207958/6FE3ACB7D496D727EC064E987FB200717B7CE48D7387A1162E2A60990E723C76/mountainbikenschwemmkanal08ferienregionboehmerwaldjustinberlingerfotografie-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright [ ![Schwemmkanal 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Böhmerwald Close copyright [ ![Schwemme am Iglbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207961/2C91E70015046DC589EC22B7CDF87FA61E71A2799AE792F83E0C3E29BED45EEC/schwemme-am-iglbach.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207961/2C91E70015046DC589EC22B7CDF87FA61E71A2799AE792F83E0C3E29BED45EEC/schwemme-am-iglbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Justin Berlinger Fotografie Close copyright [ ![Photo Böhmerwald holiday region/Justin Berlinger Photography: E-mountain bikers on the Schwemmkanal cycle route in the Böhmerwald holiday region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207962/4C47FF1E8EA5FD7F9A6475B6BFC8671BD4668599E63E8102649B159B667FFA57/mountainbikenschwemmkanal02ferienregionboehmerwaldjustinberlingerfotografie-jpg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Justin Berlinger Fotografie") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207962/4C47FF1E8EA5FD7F9A6475B6BFC8671BD4668599E63E8102649B159B667FFA57/mountainbikenschwemmkanal02ferienregionboehmerwaldjustinberlingerfotografie-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. pets allowed Dreisesselbergstraße 18/1 4160 Aigen-Schlägl [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dreisesselbergstra%C3%9Fe%2018%2F1%2C%204160%20Aigen-Schl%C3%A4gl "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dreisesselbergstra%C3%9Fe%2018%2F1%2C%204160%20Aigen-Schl%C3%A4gl "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.6685055887599&lon=14.0151750186904&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal - the Bohemian Forest makes history The deep forests of the Bohemian Forest hold a secret wonder of the world - the Schwarzenberg Canal. For a long time he spent a life in secret. Only in 1990, after the fall of the Iron Curtain, did he move into the focus of the new Europe and became accessible to tourists and visitors in its entirety. During the summer months there are cultural events along the canal and well-frequented Schauschwemmen! The emergence of the canal dates back to the 18th century. At that time, the imperial capital of Vienna had grown enormously and firewood was a scarce commodity. 1774 presented the forestry engineer Josef Rosenauer his client Prince Schwarzenberg an ingenious plan. Rosenauer had the idea to transport wood resources, which were abundant in the Bohemian Forest, to Vienna. A bold project that could only be realized by using advanced technical knowledge. The pioneering act consisted of overcoming the continental divide (790m) between Danube and Vltava. During the "Golden Age of the Schwemme" 8 million cubic meters of wood were drifted. Then it became quiet again around the alluvial canal until after the turn of the channel with the combined forces of Austrian and Czech helpers was restored. Nowadays, the program at the Schwemmkanal, where the cultural ties of the Czech and Austrian population become clear, attracts many interested visitors. DVD over the Schwarzenbergische Schwemmkanal (EUR 19,00) - order by phone or email! You can also find more information here: [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal** Dreisesselbergstraße 18/1 4160 Aigen-Schlägl Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at/](https://www.muehlviertel.at/ "New window") https://www.muehlviertel.at/ --- **Contact person** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel – Informationsbüro Böhmerwald Dreisesselbergstraße 18/1 4160 Aigen-Schlägl Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) Fax machine +43 5 7890 - 115 E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at](https://www.muehlviertel.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ The Schwemmkanal can usually be visited from May to November. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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