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Lahn Idyll: New rules for a sustainable canoe adventure!
The water hiking season on the Lahn starts in spring. Explore nature reserves and enjoy sustainable canoe tours.
Lahn Idyll: New rules for a sustainable canoe adventure!
The water hiking season in Marburg has just begun and is delighting adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. With its approximately 160 kilometers of river, the Lahn is considered the most popular canoeing river in Germany. The first entry point for canoe trips is near Roth, where paddlers can immerse themselves in a fantastic journey. A unique experience stretches from Roth to Limburg, offering enough material for more than a week's vacation.
The Lahn is characterized by natural banks that provide a habitat for numerous animal and plant species and is very popular not only with locals but also with tourists. However, this idyll comes with rules: resting is only permitted at defined entry and exit points in order to protect nature, which unites numerous leisure enthusiasts and nature conservation representatives. A round table was created in which the Lahntal Tourism Association, together with the Hessian Ministry of the Environment and canoe providers, set the course for sustainable water touring tourism. [op-marburg.de]
Sustainable tourism in the Lahn Valley
A central concern of this round table is the installation of mobile seasonal toilets at particularly frequented entry and exit points from Weimar via Wetzlar to Limburg. These toilets in particular are part of a contemporary offering that has been available free of charge for two decades. “The Lahn is known as one of the most water-walking-friendly rivers in Germany over a length of 160 kilometers,” reports the website Das Lahntal. [daslahntal.de]
The Lahntal has also provided an overview that helps paddlers find their way around better. This overview lists public entry and exit points as well as rest areas along the Lahn - a real orientation aid. Paddlers can also find information about overnight accommodation, toilets, train stations and shopping opportunities here. Current water levels as well as reports on construction sites and closures are also important.
Rules for water hiking
In order to protect the natural environment, clear rules have been established that every water hiker should follow. This includes:
- Tierschutz: Nicht direkt am Ufer oder in sensiblen Bereichen fahren.
- Anlanden nur an erlaubten Stellen mit Toiletten und Mülltonnen.
- Wildes Zelten ist im gesamten Lahntal verboten.
- Rücksichtnahme auf Angler, Ruderer und andere Besucher.
- Schwimmwesten sind zur eigenen Sicherheit zu tragen.
These rules are not just regulations, but also part of cultural coexistence in the Lahn Valley, which encourages a respectful treatment of nature. [wander-experts.com]
With all the possible activities in the beautiful Lahn landscape, a visit is definitely worth it. In addition to canoeing, stand-up paddling, pedal boating and motorboating are also popular leisure activities that round off the experience. No matter whether you want to spend a day on the water or book a canoe trip, the region has something to offer for everyone.