Canoe trips in Hesse

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The 10 most beautiful canoe trips in Hesse

Many castles and palaces tower above the Neckar.

Water trails · Neckartal-Odenwald

Canoe route on the Neckar from Hirschhorn to Heidelberg

Premium content 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.

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Water trails · Wartburg-Hainich

Sunday afternoon trip with the inflatable boat on the Werra

recommended route Difficulty easy

12.5 km

2:58 h

6 m

9 m

From Treffurt Thuringia with inflatable boat to Wanfried Hesse

Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich

Water trails · Lahntal

Canoe River Lahn

recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route closed

160.8 km

50:00 h

26 m

129 m

The Lahn counts among the most beautiful canoe rivers in the middle of Germany on its approximately 160-kilometer paddling route.

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Water trails · Lahntal

Canoe route Lahn from Gießen to Lahnau-Dorlar

recommended route Difficulty easy Open

10.4 km

4:00 h

1 m

4 m

Leisurely half-day route suitable for families as well. Three boat chutes and one lock brighten up the route.

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Water trails · Lahntal

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

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 15 Open

9.8 km

2:00 h

30 m

39 m

The ship tunnel in Weilburg is undoubtedly one of the highlights for canoeists. You paddle through it on the 9.8 kilometers from Weilburg to Weinbach-Fürfurt!

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Water trails · Lahntal

Canoe route Lahn from Limburg to Laurenburg

recommended route Difficulty moderate Open

27.1 km

9:00 h

1 m

17 m

Due to its length, this route is a sporting challenge. However, the locks are automated and operated by lock personnel.

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Water trails · Lahntal

Canoe trip on the Lahn from Weilburg to Villmar-Aumenau (including ship tunnel)

recommended route Difficulty easy Open

13.1 km

4:00 h

1 m

10 m

The classic canoe trip on the Lahn with Weilburg ship tunnel including Koppelschleuse lock. The now more deeply incised valley awaits families with older children with two self-service locks and lots of nature.

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