Paddle four days along the scenic Lahn River from Oberbiel to Laurenburg with Weilburger Touristikbetriebe. Navigate locks, visit historic sites, and relax at local beer gardens on this flexible, self-guided canoe adventure.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 days (approx. 85 km total)
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition, comfortable with extended paddling sessions and managing self-service locks.
Wildlife
History
The Lahn River has been a transportation route since medieval times, with many castles and historic villages along its banks.
Conservation
Efforts to protect the Lahn's unique riparian habitats ensure paddlers encounter a well-preserved environment, emphasizing low-impact travel.
Weilburger Touristikbetriebe
Paddle four days along the scenic Lahn River from Oberbiel to Laurenburg with Weilburger Touristikbetriebe. Navigate locks, visit historic sites, and relax at local beer gardens on this flexible, self-guided canoe adventure.
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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Reserve Campsites in Advance
Popular camping spots along the route can fill quickly, especially in summer—book early to secure your spot.
Practice Operating Self-Service Locks
Locks require active participation; learning their operation beforehand will ease your journey on the Lahn.
Check Train Schedules for Return
The tour ends near Laurenburg station—review Lahntalbahn timetables to plan smooth travel back.
Bring Weather-Appropriate Gear
Weather on the river can shift quickly; waterproof clothing and layered dressing are recommended year-round.
Waterproof Dry Bag
Keeps your valuables and clothes dry during river crossings and wet weather.
Layered Clothing
Allows you to adjust for variable temperatures on and off the water.
spring|fall|summer|winter
Water Shoes
Protects feet while entering and exiting the canoe on rocky or uneven shorelines.
Lock Operation Guide
A quick-reference guide or briefing improves ease and safety when using self-service locks.