Multiday Packrafting Training Basic

Course schedule

Our most compact expedition preparation course, the 2-day variant Hunsrück-Compact, takes place in the area of our well-known expedition style packrafting course Hunsrück-Tour.

The goal of the compact course is to provide the most intensive equipment and tour knowledge possible for multi-day combined packrafting tours within two compact days. The course focuses on an intensive half day workshop as well as paddling technique on the first day and a full tour day in the Hunsrück with a beautiful paddling section on the Nahe on the second day. Therefore, we also offer our participants in the two-day version to make the course as close to reality as possible by bringing the complete equipment and staying overnight in a tent. However, this is not a must.

For an intensive course experience, we do recommend staying overnight in the tent meadow, but an overnight tent stay is not necessary for this course variant. Our base camp, the Nahemühle campground offers other overnight accommodations ranging from simple wooden cabins to rooms. An overnight stay in a self-selected accommodation in the surrounding area from pension to hotel is of course also possible.

The same applies to the equipment. For the "expedition feeling" we recommend to arrive with a completely packed backpack for adventures of several days and to start the tour day with just this full expedition luggage. For this purpose, as with our other courses and tours, we provide a detailed packing list in advance. Alternatively, a backpack with the day's luggage is sufficient for the tour day.

Training days

First day at camp

Arrival and workshop on equipment, packing systems and lodging for Multiday Packrafting trips, as well as a warm-up Packrafting trip with paddling lessons and capsize training with expedition luggage.

Second day on a combined packraft trip

Transfer to the start of the day trip depending on water level and weather conditions between Hahnenbachtal and Rotenfels; an intensive combined packrafting day with a challenging hike with day or expedition pack as desired and a packraft trip on the Nahe River.

Arrival and Location

Arrival and Location

Arrival and departure point is the campsite Nahemühle in Monzingen, Germany, located just a short walk (approx. 800 m) from the train station of Monzingen. Monzingen is located about 40 kilometers south of the German town Bingen am Rhein, and can be reached in under two hours by train from Frankfurt (airport or train station).

Overnight stay on the first day is possible with tent, camper or in cabins of the campsite, the cost is paid by the participants. Cars can be parked for free close to the entry of the camp site.

Detailed information about the directions are included in the tour description.

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Booking

You can book via our reservation form below, thereby your training spot is reserved. We will contact you directly for possible inquiries. After all questions have been clarified the binding booking will be made through the bank transfer. You will receive training documents and arrival information after the bank transfer.

Of course we also accept personal booking requests.

Training prerequisites/Minimum number of participants

Our trainings will be carried out if a minimum number of 6 participants is reached. We will inform you not later than 5 days prior to your specific date if that number is not reached. In that case you will be offered the choice of an alternate date or a full refund.

In case of questions or uncertainties

You have questions? We will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with more information. Our courses and expeditions are our passion. You can reach us directly through multiple channels.