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Spülschwamm – Sonthofener Stufe

Iller · Sonthofen, Bavaria · Germany

Plan your trip

Use this guide as a starting point and check current access, water levels and local conditions before travelling.

Stay

Accommodation

IllerCamping is beside the river and open throughout the year, with pitches, sleeping barrels and holiday apartments. Sonthofen also has hotels and guesthouses.

On site

Facilities

A natural, water-level-dependent hole/wave formed at the river sill. No dedicated paddler changing facilities are confirmed at the feature. IllerCamping has sanitary facilities, laundry and a bistro for its guests and customers. Confirm access locally and respect current parking restrictions.

Getting there

Airport

Memmingen Airport is the closest useful airport; Munich offers a wider range of international connections.

Getting there

Rail

Sonthofen station is on the Immenstadt–Oberstdorf line. Continue to the feature by local bus, bicycle, taxi or on foot.

Off the water

Nearby

Starzlachklamm, Hinanger Waterfall, Wonnemar, the Iller cycle route and the Allgäu Alps.

Water levels

Iller at Sonthofen · station 11401009

No confirmed playable range

Local paddler information describes a retentive hole/wave at suitable levels, a shallow scrape when low and a faster, less retentive green wave when high. Check the official reading and ask local paddlers before travelling.

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