Join Weilburger Touristikbetriebe for a four-day canoe trip through the stunning Lahntal, featuring historic tunnels, scenic waterways, and overnight tipi camping. An adventure that combines natural beauty and cultural highlights awaits.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic upper body strength and stamina for paddling multiple hours daily.
Wildlife
History
The Lahntal has been a vital trade corridor since medieval times, with the canal system dating back centuries.
Conservation
The company emphasizes sustainable paddling practices and ecosystem preservation to protect the river’s health.
Weilburger Touristikbetriebe
Join Weilburger Touristikbetriebe for a four-day canoe trip through the stunning Lahntal, featuring historic tunnels, scenic waterways, and overnight tipi camping. An adventure that combines natural beauty and cultural highlights awaits.
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
Search routes, compare 1–7 day canoe tours, student programs, SUP and bike rentals — book a flexible trip from Weilburg today.
Pack waterproof gear
Ensure you bring waterproof clothing and dry bags to stay comfortable and protect your belongings during creek crossings and rain.
Start early each day
Begin paddling in the morning to maximize daylight hours and enjoy the scenic vistas at their best.
Use sunscreen and hats
Protect yourself from sun exposure during long hours on the water with sunscreen and wide-brim hats.
Practice paddling techniques
Familiarize yourself with basic paddling strokes before the trip for a smoother experience.
Life Jacket
Vital for safety during all water activities.
Waterproof Bag
Keeps valuables dry during paddling and rain.
Layered Clothing
Adjustable layers help manage changing weather conditions.
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Sun Protection
Sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses protect you from UV rays.