Canoe River Lahn 17th Stage Villmar-Aumenau to Villmar-Boat-Slip

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 sun intensity is often underestimated because it feels pleasantly cool on the water. Protect yourself with a head covering against strong solar radiation. Shoes do not have to be pretty, but above all, they must fit tightly. The best are lace-up, sports, or special paddling shoes.

To store 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. Store your electronic devices only in waterproof containers!

The Lahn must not be navigated upon reaching HWS (highest navigable water level)! The HWS is a precursor to a flood. You can find the current Lahn gauge levels here. A brief explanation of the gauge readings is provided here.

With the QMW canoe seal (Quality Management Water Tourism), you can recognize certified providers of canoe tours and rentals. This award goes to companies committed to preserving nature and water landscapes and offering guests safe and professional quality. These companies employ trained personnel, operate environmentally friendly, and constantly optimize safety and practical signage for their guests. These companies definitely provide you with life jackets free of charge because safety should cost nothing!

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

If you are traveling with a canoe tour operator, have yourself thoroughly instructed in canoeing. Have them give you 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 special features of the nature of the respective river. If you are on your own, get map material that contains this necessary information. The latest regulations on protected areas can be found here in the "Current Info" section.

From Limburg and Runkel via K469 to Aumenau.

From Weilburg via Kubach, Freienfels, and Weinbach to Aumenau.

From Aumenau station, you can reach the entry and exit point Villmar-Aumenau on foot in 850 meters. To do this, walk along Leistenbachstraße to the bridge, cross it, and walk along the bank of the Lahn to the entry and exit point.

Access to the entry and exit point Villmar-Aumenau is possible. The best parking is on Falkenbacher Straße at the Aumenau cemetery.

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To store spare clothing and valuables, waterproof barrels, for example, which the canoe tour operators provide, are recommended.