Canoe-Lahn River 15th stage Weilburg to Weinbach-Fürfurt

In Weilburg you start from the Weilburg boat slip entry and exit point or Weilburg Bleiche. From there, you paddle into the ship tunnel built between 1844 and 1847. Attention! Life jackets are mandatory in the tunnel! Immediately afterwards, you paddle through the double lock. Past the impressive Hauseley rock and the youth campsite, you let yourself drift further downstream the Lahn.

After almost 3 kilometers, you paddle past the Odersbach campsite on the right bank of the Lahn. 1.5 kilometers later, you turn right into the lock canal belonging to the Kirschhofen lock. This lock is also self-service. Now begins a very quiet section of the Lahn. Until Gräveneck, you have no road contact. The quiet is only occasionally disturbed by the railway line and from the river you can greet hikers and cyclists.

The Gräveneck campsite follows 2.5 kilometers after the lock on the left river side. From here it is another 3 also very quiet kilometers to the entry and exit point Weinbach-Fürfurt on the left bank of the Lahn.

Paddling is fun in any weather. Protect yourself in cool and damp weather with a water- and windproof jacket with hood.

In sunshine, the intensity of the sun is often underestimated as it seems pleasantly cool on the water. Protect yourself with a head covering against excessive sun exposure. Shoes do not need to be pretty, but above all, they must fit well. The best are lace-up, sports, or special paddling shoes.

For storing spare clothes and valuables, waterproof barrels or dry bags are recommended. If you book your route through a canoe tour operator, they will provide them. Store your electronic devices only in waterproof containers!

The Lahn may not be navigated when the HWS (highest navigable water level) is reached! The HWS is an early stage of flooding. You can find the current Lahn water levels here. A brief explanation of the water gauge displays is compiled here.

At the QMW canoe seal (Quality Management Water tourism) you recognize certified providers of canoe tours and canoe rentals. This award is given to companies committed to preserving nature and water landscapes and offering their guests safe and professional quality. These companies employ trained personnel, operate in an environmentally friendly manner, and continuously optimize safety and practical signage for their guests. These companies will certainly provide you with life jackets free of charge because safety should not cost anything!

Always wear life jackets when you are on the water, and especially ensure that no child sits in the canoe without a life jacket.

If you are traveling with a canoe tour operator, have them give you detailed instruction in canoeing. Have them provide a river description that you can take on your river trip. The river description should provide information on all entry and exit points, rest and overnight sites, as well as special natural areas marked on a map. You should also be instructed on the special features of the nature of the respective river. If you are on your own, obtain map material containing this necessary information. The latest regulations for protected areas can be found here in the "Current Info" section.

Coming from Limburg or Wetzlar via the B49 to the Weilburg junction. Then via the B456 to Weilburg. In Weilburg, down Limburger Straße to the Lahn.

From Weilburg station you can reach the Weilburg boat slip entry and exit point on foot via Bahnhofstraße and the street "am Bootshaus" (at the indoor pool) in 450 m.

The Weilburg Bleiche entry and exit point can be reached on foot from Weilburg station via the "Eiserner Steg" and the Ahhäuser Weg in 550 m.

Several mostly paid parking spaces in Weilburg.

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For storing spare clothes and valuables, waterproof barrels are recommended, which the canoe tour operators provide you with.