Join Lahntours for a 6-day canoeing journey down Germany’s scenic Lahn River, designed for adventure and all skill levels. Discover hidden coves, historic towns, and lush landscapes on this unforgettable trip.
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Wildlife
History
The Lahn River has been an important trade route since the Middle Ages, dotted with castles and historic villages along its banks.
Conservation
Lahntours emphasizes eco-friendly practices, ensuring minimal impact on the river’s delicate ecosystem.
Lahntours
Join Lahntours for a 6-day canoeing journey down Germany’s scenic Lahn River, designed for adventure and all skill levels. Discover hidden coves, historic towns, and lush landscapes on this unforgettable trip.
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.
Paddle with the flow
Stay aware of the river current and adjust your paddling effort accordingly for a smoother experience.
Pack light but prepared
Bring essential safety gear, waterproof clothing, and sun protection to stay comfortable.
Scout exit points early
Plan your route and identify potential exit spots before setting out each day.
Respect local wildlife
Observe animals quietly and from a distance to avoid disturbing their natural behavior.
Waterproof Jacket
Keeps you dry during unexpected rain showers and splashes.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Paddling Gloves
Provides grip and protects your hands during extended paddling sessions.
spring;fall;winter
Sun Hat or Visor
Shields your face from the sun during long hours on the water.
summer
Dry Bags
Keeps your personal belongings safe and dry while on the river.
all year