Canoeing

Aare Canoe
Stage 6, Olten–Aarau

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Aare Canoe
Stage 6, Olten–Aarau
Electricity defines the character of the river along this energy-packed stage; where several captures demonstrate monumental engineering achievements. Start and finish of this route are the interesting towns of Olten and Aarau, naturally united through the River Aare.
Electricity defines the character of the river along this energy-packed stage; where several captures demonstrate monumental engineering achievements. Start and finish of this route are the interesting towns of Olten and Aarau, naturally united through the River Aare.
Length
14 km
Grade | Fitness level
easy
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medium
Arrival | return travel
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Dangerous spot
Between Trimbach and Winznau entrance into the power station canal («Olten-Gösgen power station»).Stay close to left river bank because of current towards weir.
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Hint
Power plants and weirs can be passed effortlessly with a folding boat trolley.
General safety
Water level Aare
Recommended outward flow: Murgenthal <500 m3/s.
SMS Code (send to number 237, resp. +41 79 807 41 41): Q 2063.
Daily measurement of outward flow
SMS Code (send to number 237, resp. +41 79 807 41 41): Q 2063.