Paddle four days down the historic Lahn River with Weilburger Touristikbetriebe’s Schülertour, a student-focused canoe adventure from Weilburg to Nassau. Navigate self-service locks, camp riverside, and soak in the region’s natural and cultural landmarks.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical condition to paddle for several hours daily and manage locks.
Wildlife
History
The Lahn shipping tunnel, constructed between 1844 and 1847, is Germany’s only tunnel for inland navigation and a unique engineering landmark on the route.
Conservation
Efforts focus on maintaining water quality and protecting the Lahn’s riparian habitats, promoting sustainable paddling practices to preserve native flora and fauna.
Weilburger Touristikbetriebe
Paddle four days down the historic Lahn River with Weilburger Touristikbetriebe’s Schülertour, a student-focused canoe adventure from Weilburg to Nassau. Navigate self-service locks, camp riverside, and soak in the region’s natural and cultural landmarks.
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 early
Summer and holiday weekends book quickly; secure your spots well in advance to avoid last-minute stress.
Practice lock operation
Familiarize yourself with the self-service locks ahead of time to ensure smooth river passage and save time.
Bring rain gear
Weather can turn quickly along the Lahn; waterproof layers keep you comfortable throughout the trip.
Hydrate and snack regularly
Plan breaks at local eateries or pack water and energy-dense snacks to maintain endurance over long paddling days.
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps electronics and clothes dry during paddling and in wet conditions.
Paddle gloves
Reduces hand fatigue and prevents blisters on long paddling days.
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Light rain jacket
Protects against unpredictable Lahn weather without adding bulk.
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Closed-toe water shoes
Safely navigate slippery riverbanks and shallow water sections.