14. Big Jump 2027
The Big Jump is an initiative of the European Rivers Network (ERN) and has been held across Europe since 2002. Its goal is to reconnect people with their rivers and increase public pressure for clean, accessible waterways. In Hann. Münden, river swimming has enjoyed great popularity for years—among both the general public and environmentalists.
At 2:00 p.m., participants will enter the water at the legendary Weserstein (river km 0.0) and swim approximately 9 kilometers downstream to the Vaake district in the Weser municipality of Reinhardshagen. They will exit the water at the boat dock on the left bank (river km 9.2).
The event is not a competition, but a community swim for environmental protection. Safety is the top priority: The entire route may only be swum while accompanied by experienced lifeguards. Professional safety support is provided by the Hann. Münden Technical Relief Service (THW), the DLRG from Reinhardshagen, and the DRK Water Rescue Service in Kassel.
At 2:00 p.m., participants will enter the water at the legendary Weserstein (river km 0.0) and swim approximately 9 kilometers downstream to the Vaake district in the Weser municipality of Reinhardshagen. They will exit the water at the boat dock on the left bank (river km 9.2).
The event is not a competition, but a community swim for environmental protection. Safety is the top priority: The entire route may only be swum while accompanied by experienced lifeguards. Professional safety support is provided by the Hann. Münden Technical Relief Service (THW), the DLRG from Reinhardshagen, and the DRK Water Rescue Service in Kassel.
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General information
Registration required
Open Air
Eligibility
Suitable for any Weather
Target Group Adult
Target Group the Elderly
for individual guests
Foreign Language
- German
Payment methods
- Cash payment on site
Price info
chargeable
Price adult: €10.00
Price child: €10.00
Participants must be at least 14 years old. Younger swimmers may only participate if accompanied by a suitable supervisor—such as a parent or guardian or a swimming instructor.
The participation fee is 10 euros and is used partly as a donation to the participating aid organizations and partly to cover event costs.
You can register by emailing: vandorssen@hann.muenden-marketing.deLicense (master data)
Maria van Dorssen
