Note on the upper 2.5km: It has been stated in the comments below that the section from Kalterherberg to Reichensteiner (the 2.5 km above the normal put-in) is not allowed to be kayaked. However, I have done a couple hours of research using the below resources, and it appears to me that there is no legal basis for the 2.5km above Reichensteiner being categorized differently than below. The www.bfn.de/naturschutzgebiete website has a layered, interactive map that shows the entire area is a Naturschutzgebiete called “NSG Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinley”, with an IUCN-Kategorie of IV. It is still unclear to me if kayaking is allowed in the entire area, but either way, there seems to be no categorical division. So it would either be legal to float all of it, or forbidden to float below Reichensteiner to Monschau as well. Furthermore, nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/ACK-002 shows that the entire area above and below Reichensteiner is named as ACK-002, with no differentiation in rules in categorization nor applicable rules. Additionally, this German based kayaking website, www.kajaktour.de/rur.htm, describes the section from Kalterherberg to Reichensteiner as the Hohe Rur (WW I-II), with no mention of it being illegal. It is best we kayakers all follow local regulations/rules and avoid the spread of disinformation, so if there is solid evidence to demonstrate the 2.5km above Reichensteiner is illegal, please share for the river community as a whole and I will amend the video as such to ensure others are aware of these regulations in the future.
Interesting to see the section of the upper upper Rur - never have seen video of it - only heard a description that it is lots of trees and bush (which obviously is true). Also the first time i see that somebody paddles the Brewery Weir on the left side. I recommend to look at the "Monschau" level not the Dedenborn for this section (see RiverApp).
Thank you for the information and I do want to follow local regulations. From what I can see on maps, the river is in the same natural reserve below Reichenstein that is above Reichenstein? There was no signage at the river stating it was not allowed either. Can you please provide a resource/map that shows this area and other areas for the future that are forbidden to paddle? Thank you again for the information.
You guys paddled a section that is forbidden, the part above Raichenstein is a natural reserve. Please educate yourself about local laws before putting in so other kayakers don't get a bad name. Thx!
Thank you for the information and I do want to follow local regulations. It appears on the maps I have, that the river is in the same natural reserve below Reichenstein that is frequently paddled? Can you please provide a resource/map that shows this area is forbidden to paddle? And any other resources that show what is forbidden would be helpful.
Note on the upper 2.5km: It has been stated in the comments below that the section from Kalterherberg to Reichensteiner (the 2.5 km above the normal put-in) is not allowed to be kayaked. However, I have done a couple hours of research using the below resources, and it appears to me that there is no legal basis for the 2.5km above Reichensteiner being categorized differently than below. The www.bfn.de/naturschutzgebiete website has a layered, interactive map that shows the entire area is a Naturschutzgebiete called “NSG Oberes Rurtal mit den Felsbildungen der Ehrensteinley”, with an IUCN-Kategorie of IV. It is still unclear to me if kayaking is allowed in the entire area, but either way, there seems to be no categorical division. So it would either be legal to float all of it, or forbidden to float below Reichensteiner to Monschau as well. Furthermore, nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/ACK-002 shows that the entire area above and below Reichensteiner is named as ACK-002, with no differentiation in rules in categorization nor applicable rules.
Additionally, this German based kayaking website, www.kajaktour.de/rur.htm, describes the section from Kalterherberg to Reichensteiner as the Hohe Rur (WW I-II), with no mention of it being illegal.
It is best we kayakers all follow local regulations/rules and avoid the spread of disinformation, so if there is solid evidence to demonstrate the 2.5km above Reichensteiner is illegal, please share for the river community as a whole and I will amend the video as such to ensure others are aware of these regulations in the future.
Interesting to see the section of the upper upper Rur - never have seen video of it - only heard a description that it is lots of trees and bush (which obviously is true). Also the first time i see that somebody paddles the Brewery Weir on the left side. I recommend to look at the "Monschau" level not the Dedenborn for this section (see RiverApp).
Nice! Hope you are doing well, happy new year Sam!
happy new year :D
😢 Above Reichenstein is a nature conservation area, it should not be paddled, also minimum level is 60cm at Monschau parking garage...
Thank you for the information and I do want to follow local regulations. From what I can see on maps, the river is in the same natural reserve below Reichenstein that is above Reichenstein? There was no signage at the river stating it was not allowed either. Can you please provide a resource/map that shows this area and other areas for the future that are forbidden to paddle? Thank you again for the information.
Can't realy recommend the river below ~75cm, above that it starts beeing fun :)
Good stuff
yes :D
amen brother
:)
cool :)
You guys paddled a section that is forbidden, the part above Raichenstein is a natural reserve. Please educate yourself about local laws before putting in so other kayakers don't get a bad name. Thx!
Thank you for the information and I do want to follow local regulations. It appears on the maps I have, that the river is in the same natural reserve below Reichenstein that is frequently paddled? Can you please provide a resource/map that shows this area is forbidden to paddle? And any other resources that show what is forbidden would be helpful.