Mini route SAAR

Canoe trip without a guide from Schoden through the Wiltinger Saarbogen nature reserve to Kanzem.

Difficulty level: medium flow speed, not a shipping route.

Between Schoden and the Kanzem lock, the Saar is almost untouched. The Wiltinger Saarbogen, which is under nature protection, adds real momentum to the canoe trip with its lively rapids. The landscape experience is unique, as you pass river bars, water lily fields, reed and rush beds and, with a bit of luck, can even observe kingfishers.

Return by train from Kanzem to Schoden.

Preserve and protect nature!

- As canoeists, we love nature, want to protect and preserve it, and set an example for others.

- To avoid trampling damage, we only start and stop at specially designated entry and exit points.

- We do not paddle with our boat into reed belts, rush beds, or pond and water lily areas so that the plants are not destroyed.

- To avoid disturbing water birds and other river inhabitants, we keep a respectful distance from the animals, stay clear of nesting sites and retreat areas, and keep as quiet as possible.

- We ensure that no plastic bottles or other rubbish fall into the river.

- For species protection reasons, pets are not allowed in the boat within the nature reserve.

What should be observed?

- The Saar is a major shipping route, and absolute prohibition of drugs and alcohol applies here, just like in road traffic!

- For their own safety, participants in a canoe trip should be able to swim. Children under 12 should gain their first paddling experiences accompanied by adults.

- Our life jackets are very comfortable and do not hinder paddling. They provide buoyancy in case of capsizing and protect against cold and injury. Even very good swimmers wear a life jacket with us.

- Large shipping always has right of way. To avoid being surprised by a large push convoy, canoeists always paddle on the edge of the main river.

- Forbidden and life-threatening areas, such as in front of dams, are marked with a red-white-red sign. These areas must be circumvented on a wide berth.

What to bring?

- Headgear, sunglasses, sunscreen

- Rain protection depending on weather

- Sporty clothing and shoes that can get wet

- Change of clothes

- At least 1 litre of drinking water per person

- 1 identity card per group

Highlights: nature reserve, Wiltinger Saarbogen with light rapids, riparian vegetation, water lilies, cormorants, kingfishers.

You can reach Schoden on the right bank of the Saar via the L 138.

There are no parking facilities at the water sports centre. Please park at the sports field/town entrance in Schoden.

By train: Saarbrücken - Trier line to the Schoden/Ockfen train station.

Information about current public transport schedules is available at www.bahn.de or www.vrt-info.de/busnetz.

You can obtain the free leisure map for the Saar-Upper Moselle holiday region from Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism at the tourist information offices in Konz (Tel. 06501-6018040) and Saarburg (Tel. 06581-995980).

Or order the map directly from our online brochure shop.

Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism, Tourist Information Saarburg, Graf-Siegfried-Str. 32, 54439 Saarburg, Tel. 06581-995980.

Saar-Upper Moselle Tourism, Tourist Information Konz, Saarstr. 1, 54329 Konz, Tel. 06501-6018040.
E-mail: info@saar-obermosel.de

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Canoes can be rented at Saar Mosel Adventure GmbH: E-mail: info@kanusaarfari.de or phone 0152 34003462.

Return by train from Kanzem to Schoden.