Canoe tour of the locks around Lübben

Also suitable for families and beginners, this charming circular tour leads around Lübben and offers beautiful views of the town from the water. The particular charm of this tour are the locks which canoeists have to operate themselves. On the way there are numerous sights including Lübben Palace. The canoe tour is well suited as an introductory trip through what is a unique landscape within Europe.

Length: 6 kilometres/2.5 hours

Start/finish: Lübben (Spreewald) – opposite Schlossinsel

How to get there: take the RE2 from Berlin to Lübben (Spreewald), hourly service

Route: Schlossinsel – Schlangengraben – Kreuzspree – Mühlkeute – Nordumfluter (with the current) – Hauptspree (against the current) – Lehnigksberg – Berste – Stadtgraben – Liebesinsel – Schlossinsel

Points of interest along the route:

• Schlossinsel
• Lübben Palace
• Harbour
• Paul Gerhardt church

Level of difficulty: simple, suitable for families and beginners too

Nautical information:​

• In the core zone of the Spreewald you may not depart from the waterways or paddle down individual riverways
• Paddling is only allowed until 1 hour after sunset
• Spreewald punts always have right of way
• Observe nature conservation rules!