Canoe river Lahn stage 01 Weimar-Roth to Lollar-Odenhausen

The first entry and exit point for water hikers is located south of Marburg in the Weimar district of Roth. You can find it on the left riverbank at the road bridge. In the first few kilometers to Bellnhausen, you paddle predominantly straight ahead. Just right for getting used to it. Passing the nature reserve "Altarm Bellnhausen," which is not allowed to be navigated, you reach Bellnhausen. You need to be a bit careful at the Bellnhausen-Fronhausen road bridge. Here, when the water is low, you should keep to the right, as the current pulls into the bushes.

Passing Sichertshausen and Friedelhausen on the left bank of the Lahn, as well as Röderheide and Salzbödetal on the right riverbank, you reach Lollar-Odenhausen after a total of 7.7 km. The entry and exit point is on the right bank of the Lahn behind the road bridge.

Note: In autumn and winter - from September 21 to April 30 each year - the first starting point of a canoe tour shifts to Lollar Odenhausen. This shift serves the special protection of rare bird species that fortunately still live here. Between Weimar-Roth and Lollar-Odenhausen, the Lahn flows through the European bird sanctuary "Lahntal between Marburg and Gießen."

To preserve their beauty, the floodplain areas of the Lahn are largely protected as particularly valuable natural areas. Through considerate behavior, all canoeists can contribute to preserving this nature and making it accessible to everyone.

Right at the beginning of the paddling stretch, between Weimar-Roth and Lollar-Odenhausen, you are in a European bird sanctuary. To protect the rare birds, simple rules must be followed.

Paddling is fun in any weather. Protect yourself in cool and damp weather with a waterproof and windproof jacket with hood.

In sunshine, the intensity of the sun is often underestimated because it seems pleasantly cool on the water. Protect yourself with a head covering against excessive sun exposure. Shoes do not have to be pretty, but above all must fit firmly. The best options 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 tour 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 reaching the HWS (Highest Navigable Water Level)! The HWS is a preliminary stage to flooding. You can find the current Lahn water levels here. A brief explanation of the gauge representations has been put together here.

With the QMW Canoe Seal (Quality Management Water Tourism), you can recognize certified providers of canoe tours and canoe rentals. Companies are awarded here that stand for the preservation of nature and water landscapes and offer their guests safe and professional quality. These companies employ trained staff, have environmentally compatible management, and continually optimize safety and practical guides for their guests. These firms always provide you with life jackets free of charge because safety should cost nothing!

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

If you are traveling with a canoe tour operator, have them give you thorough instruction in canoeing. Ask for a river description that you can take with you on your river journey. The river description should provide information on all entry and exit points, rest and overnight spots, as well as special natural areas marked on a map. Additionally, you should be instructed about the particular features of the nature of the respective river. If you are on your own, obtain map material that includes this necessary information. The latest regulations for protected areas can be found here in the "Current Information" section.

The Weimar-Roth entry and exit point on the left riverbank at the road bridge is accessible by car.

Weimar-Roth is reachable by bus lines 31 and 32. The entry and exit point, 300 m away from the Wolfshäuser Straße stop, is accessible on foot.

The Friedelhausen train station is 230 m from the Lollar-Odenhausen entry and exit point. Among others, the RB 41 stops here.

In the RMV area, i.e., in the Hessian Lahn valley, the canoe ticket is recommended!

Parking is available at the Weimar-Roth entry and exit point.

Basically, arrival by bus or train is recommended.

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