Embark on a personalized canoeing trip along the Lahn River in Runkel with Lahntours—a flexible, scenic adventure suitable for all skill levels. Discover historic sights and lush landscapes at your own pace.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Open to all fitness levels, moderate physical activity required
Wildlife
History
The Lahn River has been a vital trade route since medieval times, with many historic towns lining its banks.
Conservation
Lahntours emphasizes eco-friendly practices, ensuring the river remains pristine for future paddlers.
Lahntours
Embark on a personalized canoeing trip along the Lahn River in Runkel with Lahntours—a flexible, scenic adventure suitable for all skill levels. Discover historic sights and lush landscapes at your own pace.
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.
Bring quick-dry clothing
Wear moisture-wicking gear and bring a spare set of clothes for after the trip.
Check weather forecast
Ensure good weather for safe paddling and an enjoyable experience.
Pack sun protection
Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect against UV rays.
Balance your load
Distribute gear evenly in the canoe for stability and safety.
Waterproof backpack
Keeps your personal items dry during paddling.
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Sun hat
Protects your head and neck from sun exposure.
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Quick-dry towel
Quick-drying towel for after refreshing dips or seaworthiness.
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Light rain jacket
Additional layer in case of sudden weather changes.
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