Parc des eaux vives - Huningue, Alsace, France
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fi67
N 47° 35.302 E 007° 35.045
32T E 393542 N 5271522
An artificial white water canoe course in Huningue, France.
Waymark Code: WMBBA5
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 04/29/2011
Views: 13
"Parc des eaux vives" was established in 1993 in the abandoned canal of Huningue. It has a length of about 500 meters with an average flow of 75 ft/min.
The park is open from 9:00 to 21:00 (19:00 on weekends and holidays) in summer, except for days when there are official events, like races. During other seasons the times are a bit shorter, it is closed when the temperature falls below 0°C.
This is a perfect place to train your whitewater abilities without leaving town.
They also organize rafting and hydrospeed trips.
Parking/put-in/launching information:
Parking 100 meters west behind the old lock.
Paddling conditions to be expected:
Whitewater
Difficulty of the trip:
experienced canoers
Length of trip: 500 meters
Portages:
none
Permits required:
free.
Type of trip:
Kind of loop; you can paddle up the old canal close (50 meters or so) to the entry point.
Take-out Coordinates: N 47° 35.351 W 007° 34.967
Other information: Not listed
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Additional photos and information and/or suggestions for future waymarkers will be appreciated, but is not necessary.