CANOEING & BIKE TOUR : Děčín - Schmilka 3.5 hrs + BIKE RENTAL 17 km
Active Point Děčín
Activity details
Your tour starts at Camp Děčín, where you will receive a canoe or kayak, paddles, and a dry bag, followed by a short on-site briefing. This pleasant 15 km paddle takes you into neighboring Germany in about 3 to 3.5 hours.
During the trip, you will experience the stunning Bohemian Switzerland National Park from the water, paddling through the deepest sandstone canyon in Europe. The tour ends on the right riverbank in the picturesque village of Schmilka, directly at the ferry station, where you can visit a local microbrewery or café with breathtaking views.
Bike option
After reaching the handover point at the ferry on the right bank, we will collect the boat and provide bicycles. You will then cross by ferry to the left bank to access the Elbe Cycle Route. Please remember to bring €2 in cash per person (including the bike).
If you wish to visit the nearby spa town of Bad Schandau, you can also use the cycle path on the right bank.
Bicycles must be returned by 18:30 at the Camp Děčín reception. A late return fee of 500 CZK applies.
Option to return by train
After arriving at the handover point at the ferry on the right bank, we will collect the boat and all equipment. To return by train, take the ferry in Schmilka to the opposite bank, where the Schmilka-Hirschmühle train station is located. Please remember to bring €1.50 in cash per person for the ferry.
What's included
Rental of a canoe / kayak, paddles, life jacket, dry bag
Bike rental incl. helmet / transport of own bike (if selected)
Transportation of the equipment
Instructions in boat manoeuvring
Original map
What's not included
Ferry
Personal transportation back to Děčín
Itinerary
Arrival at Camp Děčín and handover of a canoe or kayak, paddles, and a dry bag
Short safety briefing before departure
Approx. 15 km paddle along the Elbe through Bohemian Switzerland National Park
Arrival in Schmilka and boat handover on the right riverbank at the ferry
Time to visit the local brewery or café and return by bike or train
Highlights
Paddle through the deepest sandstone canyon in Europe
Experience Bohemian Switzerland National Park from the water
Cross the border to Germany by canoe or kayak
Picturesque village of Schmilka with brewery and café
Flexible return options: bike or train
Check-in details
Meet at Kemp Děčín, Polabí. Free parking is available. On arrival, you will receive a canoe or kayak, paddle, and dry bag, and attend a short on-site briefing.
What to bring
The bike option requires €2 cash per person for the ferry (including the bike).
Train return requires €1.50 cash per person for the ferry.
Extras
This isn’t a souvenir. It’s part of the ride.
Add our original T-shirt to your cart, pick it up before the trip, and hit the water in an outfit that truly belongs there.
Disclaimers
The only possible handover point is located on the right bank of the Elbe River at the Schmilka ferry station.
Bikes must be returned to Kemp Děčín reception by 18:30, or a 500 CZK late fee applies.
Route and stops may be subject to change due to river or weather conditions.
