Spend five days canoeing from Aumenau along the scenic Lahn River with Lahntours. Choose your own exit point and enjoy fully equipped boats, safety gear, and hassle-free transport services that make this paddling adventure approachable and memorable.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days (multi-hour paddling segments)
Fitness Level
Suitable for paddlers with basic fitness; endurance for multiple days on water recommended.
Wildlife
History
The Lahn River served as a trade route since medieval times, with several castles perched strategically along its banks.
Conservation
Lahntours prioritizes minimal environmental impact, supporting riverbank preservation and encouraging low-impact paddling practices.
Lahntours
Spend five days canoeing from Aumenau along the scenic Lahn River with Lahntours. Choose your own exit point and enjoy fully equipped boats, safety gear, and hassle-free transport services that make this paddling adventure approachable and memorable.
About Lahntours
Lahntours organizes guided and self-guided canoe trips and operates riverside campsites on the Lahn River in Germany. The company offers a broad catalog of single-day paddles, short weekend routes and multi-day tours ranging from day trips up to eight-day expeditions. Departure points include Weilburg, Runkel, Solms-Schohleck, Dorlar, Aumenau and Wetzlar, with routes that pass hand-operated and automatic locks, historic towns, castle views and Germany’s only ship tunnel on the Weilburg–Runkel day tour.
On-site camping options include Lahntours–Campingplatz Runkel and the Zeltplatz Solms-Schohleck. Accommodations range from traditional tent pitches and RV hookups with parking and electricity to furnished six-person tipis with beds. Stays are available for single nights up to week-long campsite bookings; festival periods such as the local Kirmes (late August to early September) create a lively atmosphere at Runkel.
Practical services include bicycle rental in Solms, equipment logistics for multi-day canoe tours, and coordinated check-in and check-out procedures. Lahntours describes family-friendly short tours as well as challenging 28 km day routes for experienced paddlers. Safety elements on the river routes include navigating locks and planned rest stops like beer gardens along the way.
Lahntours emphasizes local river expertise, a wide range of packaged trips, and campsite amenities. The company’s published trip list provides clear options for day paddles, multi-day tours and overnight campsite stays along the Lahn.
Bookings cover one-night stays through multi-day itineraries, and guests can combine canoeing with campsite nights or bike rental for flexible travel along the Lahn corridor throughout the paddling season annually.
Tours Offered
55
Day-to-multi-day routes listed
Accommodations
Tents · RVs · Tipis
Runkel and Solms-Schohleck campsites
Bike Rental
Available
Fahrradverleih in Solms
Trip Lengths
Day–8 days
Short tours to 8-day itineraries
Book a day tour, multi-day paddling itinerary or riverside campsite stay — check availability for Canoe tours, Campingplatz Runkel and Zeltplatz Solms-Schohleck.
Choose Your Exit in Advance
Plan your preferred exit point early to coordinate pickup and ensure a smooth trip end.
Wear a Life Jacket at All Times
Safety gear is provided—always keep your buoyancy aid fastened while on the water.
Pack Lightweight, Waterproof Gear
Use provided dry bags to protect essentials, as waves and splashes are common.
Bring a Refillable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during your days on the river, especially in warmer weather.
Light Waterproof Jacket
Protects against sudden rain and wind chills during shoulder seasons.
spring
Hydration System
Keeps you hydrated during long paddling days in warm weather.
summer
Layered Clothing
Allows easy adjustment to changing temperatures on cool autumn days.
fall
Dry Bags
Protect valuables and clothing from river splashes and rain.