Take a barefooted walk first on the grainy gravel of the footpath, then on the warm, rough wood of the footbridge and finally feeling the cool, refreshing water of the Mühlbach stream under your feet - the new, small Kneipp facility invigorates mind and body! It can be found on the walkway along the Obertor Mühlbach stream between the skate park and the boccia facility on the Obere Au in Chur.

Tips for use

• The prerequisite for cold water application is a warm body. Never tread water with cold feet. Warm up beforehand with running or gymnastics.
• When treading water, lift the feet out of the water with each step ("stork walk"). Only stay in the water until the legs feel a strong cold stimulus (max. 1 minute). Then wipe off the water and warm up again.

Kneipp hydrotherapy

Water as a carrier of thermal, mechanical and chemical stimuli causes the organism to react in a way that promotes health. Our unconscious basic functions such as breathing, circulation, heat balance, digestion, metabolism and so on are regulated by hydrotherapeutic stimuli, and the all-important immune system is activated.

The Obertorer Mühlbach stream was relocated over a length of about 550 m. The course of the stream begins at the end of the intersection Rossboden- / Pulvermühlestrasse and ends at the bus stop at Oberen Au. Water is flowing through the ecologically designed, renaturalised riverbed since mid-April 2019. The amount of water has been reduced and the stream can therefore also be entered. Best place to enter it is at the Kneipp water-treading basin near the boccia facility.

The renaturalised riverbed thus enables habitats for animals and a local recreation area for walkers and cyclists. The boccia and skate park are located right next to the inviting banks of the Mühlbach stream. Curved pedestrian bridges allow safe crossing of the stream and large concrete steps along the shore at the skate park invite you to linger.

In the area of the field sports stadium construction site, the Mühlbach runs temporary underground over a length of 30 metres until 2025.

The skate park "Betongarta" at Obere Au Chur is surrounded by trees and green areas and fits seamlessly into the riverbank of the adjoining and meanwhile renaturalised Mühlbach stream. Sportsmen and sportswomen refresh themselves at the drinking fountain and then sit at a sunny spot on the banks of the Mühlbach stream. The skate park is an important addition to the leisure facilities in the Obere Au sports facilities and thus also for the city of Chur.

The skate park is suitable for skateboards, inline skates,  BMX bikes and scooters and is illuminated in the evening.

Use at your own risk.

The boccia area with clubhouse is located in the middle of the local recreation zone along the Mühlbach stream. Up to eight people can play on 4 boccia courts. In the clubhouse there is a lounge, toilets and a small kitchen. The supporting structure of the covered wooden boccia course supports the natural character of the building and generates a pleasant and cosy atmosphere for the players. The wooden building blends perfectly into the recultivated recreation area along the Mühlbach stream. The Boccia Club Chur runs the bowling alley and the club restaurant with Italian specialities.

Ideal for group events

Book the boccia facility for your next team event! Boccia is easy to learn, suitable for all ages and fitness levels and can be combined with an aperitif or dinner in the clubhouse. Whether you play freely or under the guidance of the Boccia Club Chur is up to you.

• All year round
• From 6 people
• Apéro simple CHF 8.- p.p.: 1 softdrink 33cl, nuts & crisps
• Apéro large CHF 25.- p.p.: 1 softdrink 33cl, nuts & crisps, small salad, pizza slices
• Pizza-package CHF 28.- p.p. (6-25 people): 1 softdrink 33cl, nuts & crisps, small salad, pizza slices (a choice of toppings), dessert.
• à la carte possible also
• Duration and final prices on request

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr Franco Anello directly by phone or WhatsApp: 078 828 22 21