Die Aktive

The route follows the Lohne River through a scenic and varied river landscape toward Diepholz, offering a relaxed paddling experience with a few interesting challenges along the way. In Diepholz, you will need to portage your canoe around a weir, after which you must carefully maneuver over a few boulders to re-enter the river. Before continuing, there is a great opportunity to stop in the town center and enjoy an ice cream to recharge for the rest of the trip. A short distance later, you will encounter a small obstacle where the canoe must be pulled over stones, making shoes that can get wet highly recommended. One of the highlights of the route is a roughly 100-meter-long tunnel, at the end of which the Lohne River flows into the Hunte River.

Once on the Hunte, you will paddle approximately 3.5 kilometers toward the Hengemühle weir. Be sure to exit the river on the left bank before the buoy line and carry your canoe around the weir, as navigating it is strictly prohibited and extremely dangerous. Shortly afterward, you will reach the Hoopen weir, which can be portaged easily on the right side and must also never be paddled through under any circumstances. After passing these obstacles, the destination of Drebber is close by. There is a convenient canoe landing point right next to the Halfbrodt Inn, where those interested can round off their day by booking a pleasant barbecue evening on weekends.