Alles was du für deine Kanutour im Oberen Donautal wissen musst| Hausen im Tal bis Sigmaringen

Summary

This video script offers a detailed guide for a canoe tour in the upper Danube Valley, starting from Hausen im Tal. It covers the starting times, check-in procedures, and rules for the tour. The script also provides information on the route, including stops at Tiergarten, Gutenstein, Dietfurt, and Sigmaringen, with tips on what to do at each stop and how to return home.

Takeaways

• 🚣‍♂️ The canoe tour starts in Hausen im Tal, with an exclusive entry point in the Swabian Grand Canyon.
• 📅 Entry times vary: weekends between 10 AM and 1:30 PM, and weekdays between 10 AM and 12 PM.
• 🏠 Check-in is at the kiosk of the mini-golf course, where you receive life jackets and a pack per boat.
• 🛶 Boats and paddles are ready at the entry point, and an extensive briefing on the route, paddling technique, and behavior on water is provided.
• 🚣‍♀️ The first section ends in Tiergarten, covering 7 km of unique landscape, taking 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on water level and condition.
• 🚫 Alcohol consumption is prohibited while canoeing, and nature conservation areas along the Danube, including sandbanks and islands, are protected and should not be entered.
• 🚤 A portage is required around the Neumuhle, with signs to remind you of this.
• 🌳 Tiergarten exit is on the right riverbank, marked by a 'boats exit' sign, and is a good spot for a picnic.
• 🚣‍♂️ The second section ends in Gutenstein, 4 km long, taking 1 to 1.5 hours, with a portage around the weir and exit on the left side.
• 🚣‍♀️ The third section ends in Dietfurt, the shortest at 2.5 km, taking 45 minutes to an hour, with an exit behind the weir on the left side.
• 🏕️ The final section ends in Sigmaringen, covering 7 km, taking 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with the last exit at the campsite in Sigmaringen.

Q & A

Where does the canoe tour start in the upper Danube Valley?

The canoe tour starts in Hausen im Tal, exclusively from the first possible entry point in the Swabian Grand Canyon.

What are the check-in times for the canoe tour on weekends and weekdays?

On weekends, the check-in is between 10 and 13:30, and on weekdays, it is between 10 am and 12 pm.

Where should participants go for check-in at the start of the tour?

Participants should go to the kiosk of the mini golf course for check-in.

What equipment will participants receive along with their companions at check-in?

Participants will receive life jackets and a pack per boat at check-in.

What kind of instructions will participants receive at the start of the tour?

Participants will receive a detailed briefing on the route, paddling techniques, and behavior on the water.

How long is the first section of the tour, and where does it end?

The first section is seven kilometers long and ends in Tiergarten.

How long does it take to complete the first section of the tour, considering water levels and physical condition?

It takes between one and a half to two and a half hours to complete the first section, depending on water levels and physical condition.

Is alcohol consumption allowed while canoeing on the Danube?

No, alcohol consumption is prohibited while canoeing for safety and environmental protection reasons.

What are the rules regarding the shorelines, sandbanks, and islands on the Danube?

The shorelines, sandbanks, and islands of the Danube are protected and should not be entered; participants must only exit at official exit points or designated areas.

What is the procedure for portaging around the weir up to the Neumuhle?

Participants need to use the exit on the right side behind the bridge, approximately 50 meters before the weir, to portage around the Neumuhle.

Where is the exit point in Tiergarten, and what can participants do there?

The exit point in Tiergarten is on the right riverbank, marked by a 'Boots ausstieg' sign. Participants can leave the boat and equipment there if they wish to end their tour in Tiergarten.

How can participants return to Hausen im Tal after the tour?

Participants can return to Hausen im Tal by public transport along the Danube. There is also an option to take a train from Sigmaringen.

Where can participants find the bus stop for the return journey?

The bus stop for the return journey is at the Gasthaus Donau, approximately 600 meters away from the exit point, passing by the large parking lot of Kaufland and turning left at the Eichamt.

How can participants book a canoe tour, and what options are available for different groups?

Participants can book a canoe tour through the provided webshop, where they can select the number of canoes or kayaks needed for their group. Options include a three-person Canadian canoe for a family with two adults and a child up to 14 years old, or two three-person Canadian canoes and a two-person kayak for a group of three adults.