Are transfers for people included?

Boat transfers are included for equipment, but person return transfers are not provided; organizers must arrange participant transport.

What is the minimum age for participants?

The minimum age is 8 years old (Ab 8).

Do participants need to know how to swim?

Yes — the program assumes all participants can swim and be water-safe during canoeing activities.

Are sleeping bags and mats provided?

No — tents are loaned but sleeping bags and sleeping mats (Isomatten) are not supplied; bring your own.

What size group is required?

The program is designed for groups of Ab 20 Teilnehmenden (20 or more participants).

Is travel insurance included?

No — the tour provides a 24/7 emergency contact but does not include travel or accident insurance; schools should secure appropriate coverage.

WinneTour III: 3-Day Canoe & Camp Klassenfahrt on the Altmühl River

Three days on the Altmühl River make for a compact, activity-packed Klassenfahrt that balances paddle time, camp chores, and classroom-sized doses of geology. The WinneTour III runs in the Naturpark Altmühltal, paddling in two day stages from Treuchtlingen past Solnhofen to Dollnstein in Bayern, Germany. Students aged eight and up learn basic canoe skills on a river whose slow current and broad, shallow channel keep the pace relaxed and the scenery close at hand.

The route threads under towering limestone bluffs and through shallow gravel bars carved from Solnhofen limestone—rock that made this valley famous for Jurassic fossils, including the Archaeopteryx finds. Guides from Aktiv Mühle provide certified instruction, oversee safety, and manage boat transfers; the program supplies boats, paddles, PFDs, and a waterproof container so teachers can focus on supervision and learning. On arrival the group sets up the INSEL CAMP on the riverbank; tents (two‑ to four‑person loaned tents) stay in place for both nights while the MÜHLENWIRT handles full board with hearty breakfasts, lunch packs, and cooked dinners.

Days alternate paddling and field time: morning launches, short classroom-style talks on local geology and ecology, swims from quiet bends, and evening campfire debriefs where students dry gear and practice low-impact camping. The Altmühl’s low gradient keeps technical demands low, but the itinerary is intended as "sportlich"—expect long paddling blocks, group logistics, and hands-on campsite work. The package assumes participants can swim and that at least twenty students form a group.

Why book WinneTour III? For schools it’s an efficient outdoor curriculum: paddling, outdoor living skills, and natural history in one contained excursion. The setting is singular—the limestone cliffs and fossil beds around Solnhofen give lessons in deep time you can point to from the river, and Dollnstein’s old town and quiet valleys provide a contrast to the exertion of the day. Certified guides and included equipment lower the barrier for teachers who want a real expedition without organizing gear and menus.

Practical notes: sleeping nights can be cool and damp in the valley—pack warm sleep layers and extra dry clothing. Transfers and train tickets are not included; check your school’s regulations on water activities before booking. For an immersive, hands-on introduction to Bavaria’s fluvial landscapes, the WinneTour III is compact, safe, and distinctly local.

Meeting happens at Ausgabeort Aktiv Mühle, and the program is built for groups (Ab 20 Teilnehmenden) with a minimum age of 8. Included are 24/7 emergency contact, boat transfers (not person transfers), and full supervision from certified guides. The operator can send a detailed schedule on request. Teachers should confirm transportation and sleeping-gear requirements—sleeping bags and mats are not provided—and verify school and Kultusministerium rules for water-based trips before booking. Pack layers and optimism.

About AKTIV MÜHLE

AKTIV MÜHLE is an outdoor adventure and canoe outfitter based in Solnhofen, Bayern. The company specializes in guided and self-guided canoe trips on the Altmühl River, island camping on Altmühlinsel, and adventure programs for families, school groups, and corporate teams. AKTIV MÜHLE runs day tours, multi-day island-camp stays, raft-building teamevents for school classes, and guided NaTour routes that pass the distinctive "Twelve Apostles" rock formations.

On-site services include canoe and equipment access from multiple launch points, supervised boat chutes, organized transfers between paddling sections, and a family-friendly island campsite with fire pits and a covered grill. The business offers specific programs for school trips—multi-day packages with raft building, wild-water kayaking components, and high ropes activities—designed for groups from grade 7 and above, and a separate three-day canoe-and-camp option for grade 8.

AKTIV MÜHLE's program list also includes half-day and full-day paddles such as Pappenheim to Solnhofen, Solnhofen to Dollnstein, and guided 13 km NaTour excursions. Additional services include a Bavarian breakfast option served before canoe trips.

Safety and local knowledge are central: experienced guides lead NaTour and group events, while family activities emphasize shallow, scenic stretches of the Altmühl suitable for swimmers and young children. Located in a protected natural area near Solnhofen, AKTIV MÜHLE combines paddling, camping, and outdoor education to create hands-on, trustworthy river experiences for visitors to Bayern.

Booking and inquiries are handled through the business's reservation channels, with clear information about equipment, transfers, and age recommendations to help with planning. Advance booking is recommended during summer.