Canoe River Lahn 12th Stage Leun-Youth Campsite to Löhnberg-Selters

The entry and exit point Leun-Youth Campsite is located on the right side of the Lahn. In a wide arc, you paddle past the foothills of the mountain "Leuner Burg" and reach the B49 road bridge after about 3 km, where there is a rest area on the left bank of the Lahn. It is only 900 m to the next rest area on the right riverbank near the village of Biskirchen. The end point of the stage is the entry and exit point Löhnberg-Selters 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 a hood.

In sunshine, the intensity of the sun is often underestimated because it feels pleasantly cool on the water. Protect yourself with a head covering against excessive sun exposure. Shoes do not have to look nice but must fit firmly. The best are lace-up, sports, or special paddling shoes.

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

The Lahn must not be navigated when the HWS (Highest Navigation Water Level) is reached! The HWS is a preliminary stage to flooding. You can find the current Lahn gauges here. A brief explanation of the gauge displays is provided here.

At the QMW canoe seal (Quality Management Water Tourism) you recognize certified providers of canoe tours and canoe rentals. This seal awards companies committed to preserving nature and water landscapes and providing their guests with safe and professional quality. These companies work with trained staff, have environmentally friendly management, and continuously optimize safety and practical guidance for their guests. These companies will definitely provide you with life jackets free of charge, because safety must not cost anything!

Always wear the 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, get detailed instructions on canoeing. Ask for a river description that you can take with you on your river trip. The river description should provide information about all entry and exit points, rest and overnight places, as well as special natural areas marked on a map. You should also be informed about the particularities of the nature of the respective river. If you are on your own, obtain map material containing this essential information. The latest regulations of the protected areas can be found here in the "Current Information" section.

Coming from Limburg or Wetzlar via the B49 to the Leun junction. Then via Brückenstraße and the lower Bachstraße to the Leun Youth Campsite on Limburger Straße. 

The nearest bus stop is located at the town hall in Leun. From here, you can reach the entry and exit point Leun-Youth Campsite in about 500 m. 

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For storing spare clothing and valuables, waterproof barrels, for example, which are provided to you by the canoe tour operators, are recommended.