Rules on Gudenåen

General information about sailing for the entire Gudenåen

• Information about sailing rules can be found on the Gudenå municipalities' website sejladspaagudenaaen.dk
• It is permitted to have 3 people in one canoe - or 2 people plus 2 children weighing max. 35 kilos per child.
• Never stand up in the canoe.
• Always wear a life jacket.
• Always keep right for oncoming traffic.
• Keep a good distance from the scheduled boats sailing between Ry and Silkeborg.
• Keep your distance from fishing gear.
• Beware of the lakes in bad weather - wait or sail close to the shore on the leeward side of the lake.
• Fires may be lit at approved campfire sites, as well as at rest and accommodation areas.
• When mooring canoes in the Ry/Silkeborg area, you must be aware of the mooring places for commercial boats.
• Give others the same experiences and joys that you have had. Remove all traces of yourselves! It is always a good idea to bring transparent garbage bags for your waste.
• Protecting nature.
• Use your common sense and follow the unwritten rules.
• There is a focus on noisy behavior and alcohol consumption along the Gudenåen river, especially in the places where you can take breaks and/or spend the night, because unnecessary noise is not accepted. If problems arise with noise, the canoe/kayak will be confiscated and the rental period will end immediately, without refund! Respect the guidelines on site!
• Tying the canoe together is not allowed.
• Fishing and hunting are not permitted without special permission from those entitled to fish and hunt.
• Avoid damaging banks, spawning banks and reed beds by collision.

Special rules for sailing starting from Tørring to Klostermølle

• Sailing on the route is only permitted between June 16 and December 31.
• Sailing is allowed between 8:00 - 18:00
• You may only sail WITH the current (except for Vestbirksøerne and the stretch from Rivværket to Klostermølle). With the same exceptions, vessels may not be tied together while sailing.
• Sailing is only allowed with a valid access badge, which is in place when you book through us!
• Only canoes and kayaks are allowed on the stretch between Tørring and Klostermølle.
• When starting the trip, larger groups must be divided into groups of max. 5 canoes, sailing with a suitable distance, which is maintained throughout the sailing trip on the stretch.
• Sailing against the current is prohibited.
• Violation of the above sailing rules is punishable by a fine.

Special rules for sailing starting from Klostermølle to Randers

• Boating on this part of the river is allowed all year round.