Navigate the enchanting Lahntal on a two-day canoe trip from Wetzlar to Weilburg. Paddle past castle ruins, try a unique boat slide, and spend a night in a tipi along the way.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days, approx. 5–7 hours paddling per day
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness to maintain a steady pace over 34 km and manage handling the canoe in current.
Wildlife
History
The river route passes through the historic town of Wetzlar, once a hub of the German Enlightenment and associated with Goethe’s work.
Conservation
Efforts by local groups focus on maintaining water quality and protecting riverine habitats along the Lahntal, encouraging low-impact recreation practices.
Weilburger Touristikbetriebe
Navigate the enchanting Lahntal on a two-day canoe trip from Wetzlar to Weilburg. Paddle past castle ruins, try a unique boat slide, and spend a night in a tipi along the way.
Weilburger Touristikbetriebe is a tourism provider based in Weilburg, Hessen, specializing in canoe and outdoor river experiences on the Lahn. The company organizes a broad range of trips from one-day canoe tours to extended multi-day journeys, including 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- and 7-day itineraries along sections of the Lahn. Many routes run between well-known start and end points such as Oberbiel, Leun, Gießen, Runkel, Aumenau, Nassau and Weilburg.
Trips include features described in route summaries: paddling through scenic landscapes, navigating hand-operated or self-service locks, stopping at beer gardens, camping at riverside campsites and visiting historical landmarks such as Burg Dehrn and Braunfels Castle. Weilburger Touristikbetriebe also offers specialized student tours (Schülertour) with multi-day formats, and equipment options beyond canoes — including stand up paddling boards, touring bikes, e-bikes and a Weilburger Party Floß for group events.
Scheduling is flexible across many routes with options to extend passages (for example from Runkel toward Diez). The operation serves leisure paddlers, school groups and organized outings, providing local knowledge of the Lahn River corridor. All descriptions and trip choices are presented in third person and reflect the routes and offerings available from Weilburger Touristikbetriebe in Weilburg, Hessen.
Location
Weilburg, Hessen
Base on the Lahn River
Trip Lengths
1–7 days
Single- to multi-day canoe tours
Activities
Canoe, SUP, Bikes, Party Floß
Paddling, student tours and rentals
Route Features
Locks & Camping
Self-service locks and campsites
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Secure Your Gear
Use the provided watertight barrels to keep your belongings dry throughout the trip.
Plan Your Arrival
Arrive early or the day before at Wetzlar Fischerhütte to ensure a relaxed start and gear fitting.
Swim Vest Requirements
Swim vests are mandatory for all under 12 and non-swimmers; carry proper sizes for everyone.
Navigate Sluices Safely
Take your time passing through the four sluices and boat roll-over sections to avoid accidents.
Waterproof dry bags
Protect electronics and clothing from river spray and rain.
Paddle gloves
Reduce blisters and improve grip during extended paddling.
Light rain jacket
Stay dry during sudden spring showers without overheating.
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Layered clothing
Temperature can vary; layering helps regulate warmth on and off the water.
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