Rheinsberger Rhintour

The narrow Rheinsberger Rhin winds its way for about 17 kilometers from Rheinsberg to Zippelsförde, past tall reed belts and tranquil meadow landscapes, through magnificent forests and under many low-hanging branches or tree trunks. The Rhin is one of the last natural flowing waters with a great variety of flow conditions. And you can feel that: In some bends, you have to paddle vigorously to master the current! Dragonflies buzz over the glittering water surface, and in the often shallow water, small fish can be seen above the rocky bottom. With luck, you can also observe kingfishers and otters in this sensitive flowing water. The tour is interrupted by a fish ladder in Rheinshagen. Here it says: briefly carry to the right!Important notes for navigation:In order to preserve the unique nature experience in the long term, the navigation of the Rhin - with its protected animal and plant species - is only possible from June 15 to October 31 and only with a daily navigation permit - and only if the water level allows it. The water level can be checked, among other things, via the water level phone of the Stechlin-Ruppiner Land Nature Park: +49 (0) 33082 407-16Paddlers with their own single or double kayaks can obtain a navigation permit online. Please refer to the contact details for the link.Alternatively, kayaks for a day trip can be rented from the surrounding canoe rental companies. They also provide navigation permits to their guests and offer a shuttle service. The General Order for Regulating Common Use on the Rheinsberger Rhin can be downloaded from the website of the Ostprignitz-Ruppin district.Length/Duration: 17 km / approx. 5 hoursStarting point: Rheinsberg, Obermühle, corner of Mühlenstraße/ Parkstraße or Rheinsberg, Untermühle, Am Hellsee 2Destination: Zippelsförde fish farm. The tour can also be ended approximately halfway in Rheinshagen.Arrival:Public transport: From Berlin-Gesundbrunnen take the RE5/ Stralsund to Löwenberg. From there, continue with the RB54 (Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn) to Rheinsberg (approx. 1.5 hours).Car: From Berlin via the A114, A10, and B96 to Rheinsberg (approx. 1.5 hours).Departure:Public transport: From Zippelsförde, take bus no. 764 to Neuruppin-Pestalozzischule. In Neuruppin West, use the RE 6 and travel to Hennigsdorf Bahnhof. Change here to the S25 and continue to Berlin-Gesundbrunnen.Car: From Zippelsförde, take the B122 towards Neuruppin. Drive over the B167 towards Dabergotz. Then merge onto the A24 towards Berlin. Enter Berlin via the A10 and A111.Nautical information: 1-person/2-person kayaks, no canoes, no paddleboards, changing flow conditions, to be navigated only in the direction of the current, low-hanging tree crowns, access to the shore only allowed at designated spots, relocate boat in Rheinshagen, navigable only at water levels above 65 cm and exclusively from June 15 to October 31.Maps: Rheinsberger Rhin - Ruppiner Seen, water navigation map, 1:50,000, published by Klemmer-Verlag, 1st edition, Waren (Müritz) 2013.