--- title: "Alluvial Canal Cycle Route | St. Oswald bei Haslach" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002060/alluvial-canal-bicycle-route.html" description: Cycling through the enchanting holiday region of the Bohemian Forest in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic along the Schwarzenberg alluvial canal, 51.80 km. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Alluvial Canal Cycle Route | St. Oswald bei Haslach Alluvial Canal bicycle route ============================== **Path number:** 888 und 1023 **Starting place:** 94145 Haidmühle **Destination:** 4170 St. Oswald bei Haslach ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242099/0299CF3EC0B4D5113884E1EA5195A828C4DCDDD40D2207958B7FDA5DF8D8614D/schwemmkanal-radroute.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242100/682D3EF92DDE6D4E87194D861A3208BA0F0BD6D469F3B4E588C5CDCC43E96280/steilstufe08stoswaldbeihaslachhochformatferienregionboehmerwaldplank-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242101/C004C40A543C6A315A4F962EA23F3EFFF42762C0F6190E99E78FB2D760E9CA26/schauschwemmeschrollenbachoberhaagaigenschlaegldreischwemmerferienregionboehmerwaldobernberger-jpeg.jpg) Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Justin Berlinger Fotografie Close copyright [ ![Two cyclists on a gravel road next to the Schwarzenberg alluvial canal.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242099/0299CF3EC0B4D5113884E1EA5195A828C4DCDDD40D2207958B7FDA5DF8D8614D/schwemmkanal-radroute.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Justin Berlinger Fotografie") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242099/0299CF3EC0B4D5113884E1EA5195A828C4DCDDD40D2207958B7FDA5DF8D8614D/schwemmkanal-radroute.jpg) Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Plank Close copyright [ ![Photo Böhmerwald/Plank holiday region: Steep step of the Schwarzenberg alluvial channel in Morau near St. Oswald, Haslach an der Mühl in the Böhmerwald holiday region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242100/682D3EF92DDE6D4E87194D861A3208BA0F0BD6D469F3B4E588C5CDCC43E96280/steilstufe08stoswaldbeihaslachhochformatferienregionboehmerwaldplank-jpg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Plank") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242100/682D3EF92DDE6D4E87194D861A3208BA0F0BD6D469F3B4E588C5CDCC43E96280/steilstufe08stoswaldbeihaslachhochformatferienregionboehmerwaldplank-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Obernberger Close copyright [ ![Alluvial flood on the Schrollenbach in Oberhaag near Aigen-Schlägl.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242101/C004C40A543C6A315A4F962EA23F3EFFF42762C0F6190E99E78FB2D760E9CA26/schauschwemmeschrollenbachoberhaagaigenschlaegldreischwemmerferienregionboehmerwaldobernberger-jpeg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Obernberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242101/C004C40A543C6A315A4F962EA23F3EFFF42762C0F6190E99E78FB2D760E9CA26/schauschwemmeschrollenbachoberhaagaigenschlaegldreischwemmerferienregionboehmerwaldobernberger-jpeg.jpg) Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright [ ![Alluvial fans at the Schrollenbach lock of the Schwarzenberg alluvial canal in Oberhaag near Aigen-Schlägl in the Böhmerwald holiday region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242102/C591B7E51111970E3A24A8B6F357B7D99C1D102BD9BC6357BF31062C726FBBCE/uebersichtstafelschrollenbachschwarzenbergischerschwemmkanalferienregionboehmerwaldgingras-jpg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242102/C591B7E51111970E3A24A8B6F357B7D99C1D102BD9BC6357BF31062C726FBBCE/uebersichtstafelschrollenbachschwarzenbergischerschwemmkanalferienregionboehmerwaldgingras-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Possible accommodation St. Oswald 18 4170 St. Oswald bei Haslach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.%20Oswald%2018%2C%204170%20St.%20Oswald%20bei%20Haslach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=St.%20Oswald%2018%2C%204170%20St.%20Oswald%20bei%20Haslach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:yxzhH{ohsAiEsNuBsAi[gEsEoH_BoIdAyKlHiHv@_GlM_Bw@{LrAaEw@oBeMoCq`@~JoBcGiMaOqA}IqFYaIlBgGvXqGpBwCaAcCqVqJgPuBsPVsNoEuKOqMbCwOjF{J_QqN_GOw@}BxJcFrD_FrMeZxW{QtHA~OnErMxJbApHhBzA|DgFlNeDoF{LwEo_@gOcMiGjBqAkEqHk@@yVwDiFnB}LlKwQrBm@`DiMrCg@rB|CbGR`ByFjBaAnNzGhMyBdFxG^|H|BzHtLoFhJnG|@oB}@{NvBaVvFmC`EZ|CsCjI~AxRqB|Oa^pNob@lAwQ_A_PnBkRzAD`DrJhVsF|KgGiAmEoCk@sGcKgIgD_AsCMgNxEkZfMgD~IsN|G~FnBzE~CK|Kg\z@wS~BaNhE_DhCBrBdEhCrPJnJdG{C|Jqg@rMk]nN{P|Sua@dHgUnCaB`BgItDuDLmEfI{VfNmZrWwa@~MqMfCgHbGkDbZ}BpU}NlIi@bBeFv@uTfDkKjYoGjVyJ`[zChOoDfUlBjG`Kb@xTn@f@vG}F|G{WdIkGvGoVvImPnAmPjNkHbH|@fXdVpIch@bEgJ|OcQdAwNbGsYfFai@`HyJrFkCbIAlHsGfGl@tGcBdAvByAvSxJ}CjOgRxNgApDpDrEfRdDTk@gO}KuR_Fo_@IaTfBaMlBaApLzDkA}On@kHzDqCdMjCbBsTzEcOjIbCrBuIhGMrIeMnAObCvE|@`N`LzK`FfYhBcRxDiKjB}]vC{LhJtCvCoFbDzEzPaKdC|IpRfK`KpAlTiEjGxMbGCdD|Dv@rc@hBpGpJaBjH|AtJnMdDf@pE_BtBeInQ|J`E_DvAoElAlHi@zH~Av@&server=meta.tourdata.at) Cross-border cycle tour (Germany, Czech Republic, Šumava adventure region), flat route, average gradient 0.2 %! Travel document required! Markings: 888 in Austria, 1023 in the Czech Republic, and white-blue-white tree markings. Along the Schwarzenberg Canal, cyclists can learn about the canal’s history on an accompanying trail. **0 km Starting point Haidmühle** (DE) – Border parking lot: You’ll cross the German-Czech border. Now the route climbs for about 500 m to the... **0.5 km “Stozeck-Schwemmkanal-Nové Údolí” junction.** Turn right toward the Schwarzenberg Flume. Here, ride along the uphill, somewhat uneven asphalt road until you reach the start of the flume at the... **3.8 km Rosenauer Monument/Lichtwasser** . On your right, you’ll see the monument erected in honor of the builder of the Schwemmkanal. However, turn left toward the Schwemmkanal, which will accompany you until the end of the tour. Soon you’ll pass the turnoff toward Plöckensteiner See/Plešné jezero and later the west portal of the Hirschbergen Tunnel. **15.6 km Hirschbergen/Jelení Vrchy**. Here you’ll see the exit portal of the tunnel, which was originally 419 m long. After a short, steep descent, turn right into the canal and you’ll arrive at... **17.6 km Rosenauer Chapel & Seebach Lock**. The Seebach, serving as a connecting channel to Lake Plöckenstein, was one of the most important tributary streams. Staying on the canal, you’ll reach the intersection at the... **21.6 km Rossbach Lock** (possible detour to Border Crossing 1/10 toward Holzschlag). **26 km Hefenkriegbach-Riese. Here** you’ll see the sculpture “The Guardian,” which was erected as part of the “Schwemmkanal Cultural Axis.” You’ll encounter works of art like this quite often. **32.5 km Glöckelberg/Zadní Zvonková**. All that remains of the former village is the rebuilt church. In the small museum, you can learn more about the history of the place (or at www.gloeckelberg.at). Cross the paved road leading toward the Schöneben border crossing and continue on the scenic dirt road, passing the Rotbach Lock (border), until you reach... **34.6 km Sonnenwald. Follow** the canal. You’ll pass the Landsknechtin Lock and the sculpture “The 7 Ravens” and shortly thereafter reach the... **41.8 km Schrollenbach Lock. After** 500 m**,** you’ll cross Krumauer Straße (which leads to Oberhaag and Aigen-Schlägl) and continue on the scenic forest road to the... **46.1 km Iglbach/Doppelbrücke.** Show swimming events are frequently held here in the summer (schedule at www.muehlviertel.at). You’ll cross the Austrian-Czech border. **47.7 km At Rosenhügel/Koranda,** you’ll cross the transcontinental watershed. A sculpture illustrates this natural boundary. Continue to the right and follow a somewhat bumpy dirt road to... **50.4 km St. Oswald border crossing. The** “Connect it” sculpture symbolizes the growing closeness between the two countries. Now the route descends rapidly to... **51.8 km St. Oswald near Haslach.** Bike Transfer: [Busreisen Venzl in Klaffer am Hochficht](https://www.muehlviertel.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014612/radtransfer-venzl-klaffer-a-h.html) [Eder Taxi Company in Rohrbach-Berg](https://www.muehlviertel.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014609/radtransfer-rohrbach-berg.html) [Request the bike map here for EUR 3.00 or the free brochure about the Schwarzenberg Irrigation Canal.](https://www.boehmerwald.at/kataloge-karten/prospekte) [With the free outdooractive app, you can navigate the route.](https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/radtour/tschechien/schwemmkanal-radroute/802594557/) [You can find the current dates for the annual demonstration floods here.](https://www.schwarzenbergischer-schwemmkanal.at/en/events) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 888 und 1023 **Starting place:** 94145 Haidmühle **Destination:** 4170 St. Oswald bei Haslach **duration:** 5h 0m **length:** 52,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 350m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 643m **Lowest point:** 661m **Highest point:** 947m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel **Starting point:** Haidmühle in Germany! **Destination:** St. Oswald town square. **further information:** - culinary interesting - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Alluvial Canal bicycle route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002060&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Alluvial Canal bicycle route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002060&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Alluvial Canal bicycle route") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Maria Felhofer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187805/E21C96B54C1858E980F6048A23D7A9EBCF7D1410991F2D9F50DE2EF87319F34A/blauer-hirsch-im-herbst.jpg "Blue stag in fall (© Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Maria Felhofer)") Snackstation Blauer Hirsch ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000364/snackstation-blauer-hirsch.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Schwarzmann Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208035/7BFA5AEE53DBDF6128F73EC2848B0BB720188C9F40C95DA185E5F4BD35531E50/europaeische-wasserscheide.jpg "Europäische Wasserscheide (© Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Schwarzmann)") European watershed ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001011/european-watershed.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Alfred Hofer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/207955/B942FFBA5037B323E81EDF5B176AF39039570AF9A9BD41D8B598A1BE50070028/schwemmerbeimschauschwemmenquerformatalfredhofer-jpg.jpg "SchwemmerbeimSchauschwemmenQuerformat_AlfredHofer.jpg (© Copyright: Alfred Hofer)") Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000931/schwarzenberg-alluvial-canal.html) 1. 2. 3. 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[ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Alluvial Canal bicycle route** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel - Informationsbüro Böhmerwald St. Oswald 18 4170 St. Oswald bei Haslach 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/ --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/boehmerwald) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/ferienregion_boehmerwald/?hl=de) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuOzzRMW3O0eGYhkvzdlUw) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia) ----------------------------------------- **Documents:** [Detailed description: Alluvial canal cycle route 888 ](https://assets.tourdata.at/original/242103/38DC2937A99915160C22AA8477C2235A7249AD50AB0E65D85166824604277A4E/detailbeschreibung-schwemmkanal-radroute-888.pdf "Link will open in a new window") [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ Open copyright © Copyright: Landhotel Haagerhof Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/182495/7EE29E838EE51E0BB0707B42A9FFD545A2E1D9384D70921753C30DE8A5C7B1F9/landhotel-haagerhof.jpg "Landhotel Haagerhof (© Copyright: Landhotel Haagerhof)") country hotel Haagerhof ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/101538/country-hotel-haagerhof.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: INNs Holz Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187769/5317D7D82028EE7DF5981B9930399194B8BB7C9A8E1B4E61ADA210A3DAE53D9A/inns-holz-herzerlalm.jpg "INNs Holz Herzerlalm (© Copyright: INNs Holz)") Restaurant | INNs HOLZ Hotel & Chaletdorf ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000340/restaurant-inns-holz-hotel-chaletdorf.html) 1. 2. 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