Gegenzug on the Traun

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On August 29, the boatmen's association will again carry out the traditional "Gegenzüge" (counter-tows) on the Traun. For the 4th time under the title "Upstream journey and ship's counter-propulsion by means of horse-drawn tow on the Traun" as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. We are very pleased to once again live up to this honorable distinction in practice. There is also the possibility to take part in a boat trip. The 10-man crew maneuvers the Trauner upstream to turn it into the downstream journey after a certain distance. At the confluence of the Ager, the ship is turned again to connect it there with the 4 horses via a 60-meter-long rope. These pull the Trauner back to the Salzstadln in a counter-tow. Many thanks at this point for the support from HorseTrainingCenter Hellmayr. Subject to change!