MELLE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Die Lütje — a short canoe over the Hunte into the Dümmer See
A compact canoe and SUP route from the Schäferhof in Hüde, navigating the Hunte river delta with a choice to finish at Hüde’s beach bar or paddle on to Marissa Ferienpark.
Die Lütje — a short canoe over the Hunte into the Dümmer See.
Die Lütje is a short canoe tour that launches at the Schäferhof in Hüde, follows the Hunte through a scenic river delta and leads onto the Dümmer See, with flexible finish options at Hüde or Marissa Ferienpark.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Through the Hunte delta to Dümmer See
The route departs from the Schäferhof in Hüde, threads the Hunte’s river delta and opens out onto the Dümmer See — a compact, scenic paddle that rewards steady strokes with wide-water views.
Finish at Hüde’s beach bar or paddle on to Marissa
From the Dümmer you can either turn right and end the tour at BarDüMar, the beach bar on the shore at Hüde, or cross the lake to finish at the Marissa Ferienpark.
Team boats and SUP-friendly water
The program includes Mannschaftsboote for up to ten people, and the stretch is noted as ideal for stand-up paddleboarding, making the tour well suited to groups and mixed-ability outings.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
This is a short, social paddle: launch from Schäferhof, follow the braided Hunte through quiet delta channels, then open onto the Dümmer See where you either angle toward Hüde’s shoreline bar or continue across to Marissa Ferienpark — a 2.5–3 hour excursion with options for groups and SUP users.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Typical outing time is about 2.5–3 hours.
Meet at the Schäferhof in Hüde — see the operator’s map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h4pvqzBcEpLSeQni6
Bring appropriate paddling clothing; the route is also suitable for SUP and the operator supplies Mannschaftsboote for groups.
Hansefit members receive a €10 reduction; members should scan the QR code on the day of the tour as instructed by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2.5–3 hours.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at the Schäferhof in Hüde (meeting location provided by the operator).
Can we finish at Hüde or must we cross the lake?
You can either end at the beach bar in Hüde (BarDüMar) or cross the Dümmer to finish at Marissa Ferienpark; the crossing is optional.
Is the tour suitable for SUP?
Yes — the route is described as ideal for stand-up paddleboarding.
Are large group boats available?
Yes — Mannschaftsboote for ten people are used on this tour for larger groups.
What happens in strong wind?
The operator will cancel the Dümmer crossing if wind speeds exceed 5 km/h; however, the paddle to Hüde is still offered.
Is there a member discount?
Hansefit members receive a €10 discount; members must scan the QR code on the day of the tour.