Canoe holidays at Landhaus Schaaf
Canoe from Weilburg via Runkel to Limburg.
Overnight stay with breakfast at the hotel.
Ideal for group trips and company outings of 10 or more people.
Lahntours-Active travel
Lahntours-Aktivreisen GmbH has been the premier destination for travel in the Lahn Valley for over 30 years. Canoeing, cycling, and now hiking are the most popular ways to explore the Lahn.
Escape the daily grind and clear your mind: Enjoy the most beautiful river to the fullest.
Discover the Lahn with Lahntours.
Runkel an der Lahn (to the website »)
Halfway between Koblenz and Giessen, in the beautiful Lahn Valley, a side valley of the Rhine rich in palaces and castles, which forms the natural border between the Taunus and Westerwald mountains, lies the small town of Runkel with its impressive castle, a prime example of early medieval defensive architecture.
With its charming surroundings, Runkel is the ideal vacation spot for anyone seeking relaxation in the healthy low mountain climate. Runkel is particularly conveniently located as a starting point for the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Westerwald, the Taunus, and along the Lahn River.
Runkel boasts excellent transport links, including the A3, the B49, and the ICE train station, as well as Frankfurt Airport and the larger cities of Frankfurt and Wiesbaden in the Rhine-Main region.
A modern small town, with its surrounding communities, it has much to offer.
Villmar an der Lahn – Center of Lahn marble (to the website »)
Villmar and its surroundings are the center of Lahn marble, a polishable limestone highly valued for its rich color. The origin of this limestone dates back far into the Earth’s history, to the Devonian period 380 million years ago.
Lahn marble was probably quarried as early as 2,000 years ago. As a decorative stone, Lahn marble has found widespread use in prominent locations, such as the cathedrals of Mainz, Berlin, and Würzburg, St. Matthias Abbey in Trier, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, the Moscow subway, the entrance hall of the Empire State Building in New York, and the palace of Maharaja Tagore in India.
The municipality of Villmar consists of the districts of Villmar, Aumenau, Seelbach, Falkenbach, Langhecke, and Weyer.
Villmar lies on the most beautiful stretch of the Lahn River between Marburg and Lahnstein.
Discover Weilburg (to the website »)
Weilburg, with its “Weilburg Palace” and the Orangery with its magnificently manicured palace gardens, is a perfect destination for a day trip.
Depending on the season, there are also the Weilburg Palace Concerts, the beautiful Weilburg Old Town, and various museums.
The International Music Festival at the Residence has long since evolved from an insider tip to a must-see. The incomparable atmosphere of the open-air concerts in the Renaissance courtyard of the Upper Palace, the ambience and acoustics of the Palace Church, the Upper Orangery, and the Old Court Room, captivate tens of thousands of visitors every year.
Internationally renowned artists and orchestras have discovered Weilburg and offer a musical palette from the Renaissance to the modern era.
With a show tunnel system, the Mining and City Museum recalls the time when Weilburg and the Lahn-Dill region were important centers of iron ore mining. Here, you can experience the mining atmosphere “live.” The City Museum’s exhibits provide information about the early and prehistory of the city and its surroundings.
Special events and artistic activities continually bring new vitality and relevance to the city’s cultural life.
Kubacher Crystal Cave (to the website »)
At 30 meters high, the Kubach Crystal Cave is the highest hall of all German show caves and the only crystal cave in the Federal Republic.
Surrounded by 350-million-year-old limestone, adorned with countless crystals and pearl stalactites, it offers visitors a fascinating insight into geological processes. The Kubach cave system was formed during the Ice Age and only a small portion has been excavated so far. Knowledgeable guides will explain everything visitors need to know during the approximately 45-minute tour.
Opening Hours (April 1st to October 31st)
Mon. – Fri.: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sat., Sun., and Public Holidays: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Your holiday destination with leisure activities on the Lahn
The Lahn Valley – A Quiet Dream of Nature
The Lahn Valley’s river landscape enchants with its naturally occurring charm: lush forest landscapes alternate with charming meadows and fields, medieval castle ruins and palaces offer magnificent views, and picturesque towns characterized by half-timbered houses invite you to linger. Immerse yourself in a naturally beautiful cultural landscape that will touch your senses and indulge you with moments of pure enjoyment…
To the website daslahntal.de »
The Hessenpark Open-Air Museum
How poor life would be if we knew nothing about the past…
The central Hessian open-air museum offers a vivid insight into history.
Embark on a journey of discovery. From the North Hessian manor house to the Central Hessian day laborer’s house to the South Hessian inn – over 100 buildings allow you to see how construction and living have developed in these regions over the past 400 years. Be impressed by the often difficult conditions under which our ancestors lived and worked, and compare this retrospective…
To the website www.hessenpark.de »
The Lahn hiking trail
The Lahn Hiking Trail traverses a diverse landscape along its approximately 290 km stretch from the Lahn’s source to its mouth. Hiking at your own pace, there are many opportunities to unwind. Some prefer the enchanting landscape at the source and in the upper Lahn Valley, while others prefer the vast expanse of the floodplains in the middle Lahn Valley and the wildly romantic lower Lahn Valley, where the river flows through the deeply incised…
To the website www.lahnwanderweg.de »
To Online-Tourenplaner »
