What to do · Spreewald
Canoe or Kayak on the Spreewald Canals, on Your Own
Information
- Duration
- 4 h
- Distance
- 19 km
- Season
- Spring to autumn; there are paddling outings in winter
- Who it's for
- Families with children who stay seated, teenagers and adults
What it is
If you prefer to paddle yourself, you hire a canoe or kayak in Lübbenau and set out along the canals with a map. The water barely flows and there are no waves, so you do not need experience for a short outing. A classic route, the Lübbenau Spreewald Discoverers' route, makes a 19-kilometre circuit around Lehde in about four hours of paddling.
How it works
Bootsverleih Richter, at Dammstraße 75, hires out for 2, 3 or 4 hours or for the day, with departures from 9:00 to 16:00; they give you the boat, paddles and the map. It has leisure boats, touring kayaks and wider, more stable boats designed for families. On the canals you may only paddle until an hour after sunset.
Tips
- Start with two hours To Lehde and back there is more than enough time.
- Give way to the punts They are bigger and full.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to know how to paddle?
For a short outing, no: the water is calm.
What is the minimum hire time?
Two hours.
Can you get to Lehde by canoe?
Yes; it is a short trip by boat from Lübbenau.
As a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- Bootsverleih Richter / KajaksportsCanoe and kayak hire by the hour or by the day Visit their website
