Canoeing
Thur Kanu
Andelfingen–Eglisau
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Thur Kanu
Andelfingen–Eglisau
Canoeing on the pretty Thur into the powerful Rhine. Past fertile green forest, numerous gravel beaches, signs of beavers, picturesque vineyards and romantic villages with traditional timer-framed houses.
Once regulated along the entire stretch, the Thur now flows in a lovingly renatured bed. The river winds between large shale banks in an idyllic landscape. Gentle rapids alternate with quieter stretches. The beautiful beaches are perfect spots take a break, swim or barbecue sausages over a fire. But please observe the nature reserve areas and do not enter them. Beavers love it here too. They have been successfully re-introduced and if you keep your eyes open, you’ll spot frequent signs of gnawing.
After a few kilometres, the Thur flows into the Rhine and the trip continues on the mighty river. You now paddle between forested shores sprinkled with picturesque vineyards. Quiet villages with traditional timber-framed houses make a romantic picture-postcard scene. On fine weekends, this stretch of the river is so popular that leisure and pleasure seekers splash about everywhere, both in and on the water.
After a few kilometres, the Thur flows into the Rhine and the trip continues on the mighty river. You now paddle between forested shores sprinkled with picturesque vineyards. Quiet villages with traditional timber-framed houses make a romantic picture-postcard scene. On fine weekends, this stretch of the river is so popular that leisure and pleasure seekers splash about everywhere, both in and on the water.
Canoeing on the pretty Thur into the powerful Rhine. Past fertile green forest, numerous gravel beaches, signs of beavers, picturesque vineyards and romantic villages with traditional timer-framed houses.
Once regulated along the entire stretch, the Thur now flows in a lovingly renatured bed. The river winds between large shale banks in an idyllic landscape. Gentle rapids alternate with quieter stretches. The beautiful beaches are perfect spots take a break, swim or barbecue sausages over a fire. But please observe the nature reserve areas and do not enter them. Beavers love it here too. They have been successfully re-introduced and if you keep your eyes open, you’ll spot frequent signs of gnawing.
After a few kilometres, the Thur flows into the Rhine and the trip continues on the mighty river. You now paddle between forested shores sprinkled with picturesque vineyards. Quiet villages with traditional timber-framed houses make a romantic picture-postcard scene. On fine weekends, this stretch of the river is so popular that leisure and pleasure seekers splash about everywhere, both in and on the water.
After a few kilometres, the Thur flows into the Rhine and the trip continues on the mighty river. You now paddle between forested shores sprinkled with picturesque vineyards. Quiet villages with traditional timber-framed houses make a romantic picture-postcard scene. On fine weekends, this stretch of the river is so popular that leisure and pleasure seekers splash about everywhere, both in and on the water.
Length | Number of stages
18 km
| 1 Stage
Grade | Fitness level
easy
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
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General safety
Water level Thur
Recommended outward flow: Andelfingen 10-100 m3/s.
SMS Code (send to number 237, resp. +41 79 807 41 41): Q 2044.
Daily measurement of outward flow
SMS Code (send to number 237, resp. +41 79 807 41 41): Q 2044.
Water level Rhine
Recommended outward flow: Neuhausen 100-500 m3/s.
SMS Code (send to number 237, resp. +41 79 807 41 41): Q 2288.
Daily measurement of outward flow
SMS Code (send to number 237, resp. +41 79 807 41 41): Q 2288.
Protected area
Protected area
In easily damaged areas, e.g. rifts in the banks and bays, flat river banks, gravel banks and reed beds, through passage is allowed, but not camping, swimming, landing or anchoring of boats.
