02 Jul 2026 - Paddlecraft Types Replaced by "Accessible To"
Removed the listing of paddlecraft types (sea kayak, canoe, and SUP) previously shown in the filters and as a "potentially usage by" list on each spot.
Added paddlecraft types based on how paddlers transport their craft - hardshell or foldable & inflatables.
Added filtering for the new paddlecraft types
Added a new visualisation in the spot details pages showing which types of paddlecraft a spot is likely accessible to.
01 Jul 2026 - Swiss Canoe Spot Tips
In coordination with Swiss Canoe, added a "tips" feature which allows Swiss Canoe's representative to designate spots as either "Swiss Canoe Tip" or "Swiss Canoe Eco Tip".
12 Apr 2026 - Analytics
Added site GDPR-compliant visitor analytics from Tinylytics. Please see the Privacy Policy for further information.
29 Mar 2026 - Obstacles API Change
Added the field
spotto the obstacles API. Please see the Data Schema for details.
28 Mar 2026 - Map Recentring
On all pages, the map will now centre on any marker you click on.
On the home page, the map will now return to it's starting position and zoom level when you close all marker pop-ups.
On details pages, the map will now return to it's starting position when you close all marker pop-ups.
27 Mar 2026 - Filter UI and Paddlecraft Icons
The filtering UI now shows icons for each filterable data dimension.
On spot details pages, the list of paddlecraft a spot is potentially usable by now shows icons for each paddlecraft type.
On the statistics dashboard, the "Available Spots by Paddle Craft Type" section now shows icons for each paddlecraft type.
26 Mar 2026 - Non-Navigable Waterways Excluded
Waterways which are marked as not suitable for non-whitewater paddlers are now excluded from all aspects of the site.
22 Mar 2026 - Obstale Portage Dashboard
Added a dashboard to the "Data Quality" page showing which obstacles have and don't have known portage routes.
21 Mar 2026 - Additional Data Quality Dashboards
Added a dashboard to the "Data Quality" page showing the freshness of each spot.
Added a dashboard to the "Data Quality" page showing statistics for the entire Paddel Buch database.
20 Mar 2026 - Waterway Coverage & Freshness Dashboards
Added the first "Data Quality" dashboard, showing the coverage and median freshness of each waterway.