Zihl Canal

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf canal
gptkbp:borders Canton of Bern
Canton of Neuchâtel
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Thun_Lake
gptkb:Lake_Neuchâtel
gptkb:Lake_Biel
gptkb:Aare_River
gptkbp:constructedIn 19th century
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Biel/Bienne
gptkbp:culturalEvents community gatherings
festivals
water sports competitions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance tourist attraction
local heritage
recreational area
gptkbp:economicImpact supports local businesses
boosts tourism
provides jobs
gptkbp:environmentalImpact habitat for wildlife
gptkbp:environmentalProtection conservation efforts
biodiversity initiatives
water management practices
gptkbp:features bicycle paths
scenic views
walking paths
locks
gptkbp:historicalEvent opened in 1881
gptkbp:historicalPeriod tourism
ferry services
transportation of goods
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for trade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zihl Canal
gptkbp:length approximately 12 kilometers
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:maintainedBy local authorities
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Swiss_Federal_Office_of_Transport
gptkbp:navigable by small vessels
gptkbp:notableFor local economy
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Thun–Biel_Canal_system
gptkbp:popularActivities fishing
hiking
cycling
gptkbp:serves recreational boating
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Biel/Bienne
nature reserves
Bienne
Biel
gptkbp:transportation facilitates trade
connects regions
supports local transport
gptkbp:type artificial waterway
gptkbp:usedFor navigation
irrigation
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored regularly
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Aare_River