Rutting in Sauerland

When it comes to getting kinky kicks in Germany, most people know that the place to go is the Reeperbahn area of Hamburg. The sleazy mile of brothels and clubs offering all manner of dances -- lap, table and pole -- has become world famous for providing everything that seekers of sexual thrills could hope for.

But even the Reeperbahn has its boundaries when it comes to pushing the envelope of lust and desire, which is why the notorious Hamburg quarter may start losing customers in search of the hottest stag party.

Those wanting the ultimate in horny action with a new and risqué take on voyeuristic pleasure need look no further than the Ruhr Area in the western German state of North-Rhine Westphalia.

Heading into the forests around the town of Arnsberg-Vosswinkel, those looking for something a little unusual and au natural can pay 40 euros ($56) for the pleasure of a whole night watching the locals rut wildly.

Perverts beware: this is not a bestiality bus trip

Before bus loads of international perverts start flooding to the region in search of exhibitionist Sauerlanders, it must be revealed at this point that those performing during these night-long steamy outdoor sessions are not humans.

If that only speeds up the flow of deviants, then it must also be noted that these organized trips into the wild are run by Wildwald Vosswinkel, a well-respected nature trust, and that sexually excited adults are discouraged from attending.

The trust has been organizing trips into the Sauerland forests for decades but only recently have they struck on the idea of bussing nature lovers into the woods to watch the local red deer mating season up close.

From Sept. 22 to Oct. 21, Wildwald will be taking the curious to the best rutting areas in the forests, where young stags fight over the available deer babes before claiming their prize in the time-honored fashion.

Organizers shocked by questions of weirdness

Despite it all being very natural and above board, there remains something a little weird about groups of humans -- children included -- hiding in the bushes watching animals have sex…and paying for the privilege.

"It's not weird because we observe the deer purely from an educational perspective and our staff are always on hand to offer insight and answer questions on what is one of nature's most fascinating rituals," Wildwald's spokesperson told DW-WORLD.DE.

Okay, but surely if there is a group of people standing around with night-vision equipment, observing and asking questions about a stag's moves, that's going to upset the rhythm and spoil the magic for the deer.

"No," assured the Wildwald spokesperson. "We keep the people at a good distance where they can observe safely and cannot disturb the animals. Wildwald has been taking people into the woods for 30 years and we know how to respect the privacy of the animals there."

So there you have it. A nature expedition or just some good old deer porn? We'll let you decide. Those wanting to get their names down for the hot buck-on-doe action have until Oct. 1 to reserve their places.