Paddle through six days of varied landscapes, historic towns, and river sluices on the Lahn River with Weilburger Touristikbetriebe’s flexible canoe trip. From Gießen to Laurenburg, this self-guided adventure lets you set your pace while camping under open skies.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 days, approx. 3–6 hours paddling per day
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness to handle daily paddling and outdoor camping activities.
Wildlife
History
The Lahn Valley holds medieval castles like Burg Dehrn, iconic for their 13th-century architecture and ties to regional history.
Conservation
Efforts by local authorities and paddling operators focus on preserving water quality and minimizing impact through education and responsible tourism.
Weilburger Touristikbetriebe
Paddle through six days of varied landscapes, historic towns, and river sluices on the Lahn River with Weilburger Touristikbetriebe’s flexible canoe trip. From Gießen to Laurenburg, this self-guided adventure lets you set your pace while camping under open skies.
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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Plan your daily distances
Average 15 km per day; adjust pacing to avoid late arrivals at campsites.
Master the sluices
Self-service locks require basic operation knowledge; watch the instructional videos or ask staff beforehand.
Pack layered rain gear
Weather on the Lahn can be changeable—even in summer—so waterproof clothing is a must.
Use river train connections
Both start and end points are accessible by regional train, easing logistics significantly.
Waterproof dry bags
Protect your gear from river spray and occasional rain.
Comfortable paddling gloves
Reduce hand fatigue and improve grip during long paddling stretches.
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Sleeping bag rated for camping season
Ensure a restful night on the varied campsite conditions along the river.
Layered waterproof jacket
Prepare for changing weather and keep warm during cool mornings and rain.
spring|fall|winter