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The Thur

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Practical Information

  • Fishing licences "vacation" for a period of 14 days on sale at the Tourist office from June 1st to September 30th
  • Day licence for the Thur, the lake and ponds - information at the Office of Tourism

Description

Thur rises at Rainkopf (1050 m) and crosses the valley of Saint-Amarin, fed by numerous waterfalls cascade down the mountain slopes. Ranked first class fish, this river has an outstanding brown trout population in the delight of anglers. It has hosted such events in the world championship of fly fishing in 2002.