TRAVENTHAL BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Seventeen and a half kilometers down the Mittlere Trave — a six‑hour canoe from Herrenmühle to Bad Oldesloe
A confirmed 17.5 km canoe route on the Mittlere Trave that pairs gentle current and lively passages; this guide explains the flow, key challenges and what to expect on the six‑hour outing.
Seventeen and a half kilometers down the Mittlere Trave — a six‑hour canoe from Herrenmühle to Bad Oldesloe.
The Premiumtour Mittlere Trave threads 17.5 km of near‑pristine river through a gently rolling Schleswig‑Holstein landscape. Expect a steady, supporting current that still requires active paddling, alternating stretches of calm water with livelier sections and nature pauses that lead you through reed and moorland before finishing at the Bürgermeisterinsel in Bad Oldesloe.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Balanced paddling — effort with reward
The Mittlere Trave offers a pleasant current that assists travel but still asks for consistent paddling, mixing restful river cruising with livelier stretches so the day stays engaging without being relentless.
Sühlener Mühle: the tour’s technical moment
Along the route you’ll encounter two to three Umtragestellen (portages); the most demanding is at the Sühlener Mühle, where careful handling and teamwork are required to navigate the obstacle safely.
Brenner Moor: rare saline meadows before Bad Oldesloe
Shortly before Bad Oldesloe the Trave passes through the Brenner Moor — a quiet nature area with distinctive saline meadow habitat that punctuates the downstream run.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds on the river
You put in at the Herrenmühle and drift into a nearly untouched river corridor. The current helps, but paddlers must contribute steady strokes; along the way there are short movement breaks at two to three portage points, a technical passage at Sühlener Mühle, and a final, contemplative stretch through the Brenner Moor before arriving at the Kanuanleger on the Bürgermeisterinsel in Bad Oldesloe.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and what to consider before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full excursion takes roughly 6 hours including breaks.
Put‑in and meeting location is Herrenmühle.
The trip covers about 17.5 km from Herrenmühle to the Kanuanleger on the Bürgermeisterinsel in Bad Oldesloe.
Passage is governed by a Rot‑Grün pegelsystem; if the pegel shows ‘Rot’ that section cannot be run that day. Seasonal kraut barriers may also require detours or extra portaging.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tour take?
Approximately 6 hours in total, including breaks.
Where is the meeting and put‑in point?
The tour begins at Herrenmühle (meeting/put‑in).
How long is the route and where does it finish?
The route is about 17.5 km and finishes at the Kanuanleger on the Bürgermeisterinsel in Bad Oldesloe.
Are there portages or difficult sections?
Yes — there are two to three Umtragestellen (portages); the most demanding section is at Sühlener Mühle, which requires care and teamwork.
Can the river be run every day?
No — navigation is controlled by a Rot‑Grün pegelsystem; if the pegel is at ‘Rot’ that section cannot be run. Seasonal kraut barriers may also affect passage.
What kind of paddling effort is required?
The current assists progress but the tour requires active paddling throughout, with alternating calm and livelier sections.