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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful canoe trips in Germany
Water trails
Lake Constance Canoe (Kreuzlingen - Stein am Rhein)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-day route
31.5 km
6:20 h
5 m
6 m
Dark castles, shining palaces, mighty monastic complexes, huge flocks of birds, and an endlessly seeming water surface: Lake Constance is a body of water of superlatives.
Water trails
Cycling-canoe trip Mecklenburg Small Lakes – Müritz & Rheinsberg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22 km
4:25 h
6 m
6 m
For individualists: Cycling-canoe trip through the Mecklenburg Small Lake District with Müritz & Rheinsberg. Hotels, luggage transport & canoe included. Info: radreisen-mecklenburg.de
Water trails
Explore the Saar: paddling in the certified canoe paradise
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.9 km
4:35 h
3 m
14 m
Day stage by canoe from the Serrig dam to the Saar mouth in Konz-Könen.
Water trails
· Neckartal-Odenwald
Canoe route on the Neckar from Hirschhorn to Heidelberg
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Difficulty
moderate
23.1 km
5:00 h
12 m
22 m
City, castle, river
This scenic canoe route follows the Neckar through the forested hills of the Odenwald. Highlights include old castles and historical towns.
Water trails
· Altmühltal
From Solnhofen to Dollnstein
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.6 km
3:30 h
1 m
6 m
Paddling route through the tranquil Altmühl valley.
Water trails
· Mecklenburg Lake District
4-day route: Havel source tour by canoe
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
closed
68.1 km
13:40 h
29 m
27 m
4 days - most of it on motorboat-free lakes and canals, and in the third part then up the Havel towards its source through the Müritz National Park.
Water trails
· Mecklenburg Lake District
Schwaanhavel canoe route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
closed
18.4 km
6:00 h
4 m
4 m
The Schwaanhavel canoe route is a true gem in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Let your sense of adventure run free and experience a small piece of wilderness over about 3.5 kilometers.
Water trails
· Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Lower Recknitz valley by water and land
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
37.1 km
7:45 h
40 m
40 m
By bike and canoe through the glacial valley. The route can be done with your own or rental bicycles. Due to transport planning, the route must be booked at least one day in advance.
Water trails
· Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Paddling on the Recknitz from Tessin to Damgarten
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
52.9 km
10:40 h
1 m
7 m
The multi-day paddling route starts from Tessin. One-day routes are recommended mostly between Bad Sülze and Marlow.
Water trails
· Lahntal
Canoe trip Lahn - Diez to Balduinstein
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
closed
6.6 km
1:20 h
0 m
5 m
The River Lahn is one of the most beautiful canoe rivers in Germany. Far away from any hustle and bustle there is something new to discover around every bend of the river.

