Market leader · Eifel National Park · Since 1990
Canoe Tours in the Eifel
Rur & Heimbach Reservoir
Guided tours on the River Rur and the Heimbach Reservoir. We get you out on the water safely.
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Which tour is right for you?
Family, group, company outing or single spots: find the right tour here in seconds.
For companies
The company outing everyone remembers.
Team building that truly connects. No seminar-room program, but a real shared memory. We organize boats, guide, safety and transport.
A dedicated guide just for your group
Flat rates, no surprises
Invoice with 14-day payment terms
Reply to your inquiry within one business day
Trusted by: RWE · Sparkasse Düren · Stadt Heimbach · and more
- Dedicated guide
- All equipment included
- Safety briefing
- Everything in Standard
- + Team-building challenges on the water, arranged with you
- + Recommendations for catering partners and barbecue spots nearby
- + Support with the organization
- Your own content and themes
- Multi-day options available
- Transport coordination
How it works
Four steps to the water
Everything is organized from inquiry to tour, even if you've never sat in a canoe before.
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Choose your tour and book
Pick your tour and date online. Instant confirmation by email.
2
Getting here
Easy by car or train, straight to the meeting point at the water.
3
On-site briefing
Clear safety and technique briefing, beginners welcome.
4
Onto the water
Guided, organized, a real experience. You paddle, we take care of the rest.
Book with confidence, protected four ways
If something comes up, we keep it simple.
Why Kanu Petry
Why you're in good hands with us
We have been organizing canoe tours on the Rur and the Heimbach Reservoir since 1990.
Over 35 years of experience
Market leader in the Eifel National Park, our own equipment, experienced guides.
Proven routes and safety
Life jackets for every participant, regularly inspected boats, a safety briefing before every tour.
Book online instantly
Pick a date, add your group, done. Instant confirmation by email.
Optional Stornoflex
With Stornoflex you can cancel for any reason up to 48 h before the tour. Full tour price refunded.
Recommended & partners
Eifel National Park
Rureifel Tourismus GmbH
Aachener Nachrichten
EinsLive
Campingplatz Hetzingen
Our team
The people who guide you
Our guides have been with us for 6 years on average. Safety first, fun always.
D
Dastin
Owner & guide
“On board with passion since 2022.”
W
Wolfgang
Senior guide
“Along the way, I love sharing stories about beavers, currents and local history.”
H
Helen
Guide & heart of the team
“I love teasing the boss. If you need anything, just ask, happy to help.”
Tour impressions
This is what it's like out here with us
What customers say
Reviews that speak for us
Wir hatten eine super Tour auf der Rur. Rundum perfekt organisiert und unser Guide Martin war spitze.
Wir hatten einen tollen Ausflug mit unseren Kids 9 und 11 Jahre alt. Das Handling des Kajaks wurde super von unserem Guide Tobias erklärt, die Strecke war eine schöne Mischung aus idyllisch und Wellen. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!
Wir haben mit der Firma ein Teamevent gemacht und uns für eine Kanutour auf der Rur entschieden. Es hat allen sehr gut gefallen. Helene war unser Guide und hat alles anschaulich und gut erklärt. Eine klare Empfehlung. Vielen Dank für das schöne Erlebnis.
Ich hatte einen Mega schönen JGA. Wolfgang hat uns perfekt angeleitet und nach der Tour waren wir Profis. 🙂
Tolle Tour: gute Erklärungen, durchdachte Logistik (Toiletten, Transport der Taschen), ideale Länge und Dauer, hat uns sehr gut gefallen (7 Erwachsene). Danke an unseren Guide Christian & Team. 🙂
Wir sind mal wieder mit Kanu Petry gefahren: Diesmal auf dem Staubecken bei Heimbach mit Kindern! Es war super schön (wie auch die Rur-Abfahrt mit Kanu Petry) Dank an unseren Guide Wolfgang! VG
Ich habe die Kanu-Tour schon zum zweiten Mal gemacht. Es lohnt sich immer wieder. Der Flussabschnitt zwischen Heimbach und Zerkall ist einfach traumhaft. Das Kanu-Petry-Team sorgt in liebevoller und professioneller Art und Weise dafür, dass das ganze Event unvergesslich bleibt. Ich kann es nur jedem empfehlen!
Alles tiptop organisiert. Super cooles Team und Marius als Tourleitung für unsere chaotische Gruppe war perfekt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.
Perfekt organisierte Tour. Unsere Guides Joshua und Alex haben uns super betreut und sicher über die Rur mit Baumstämmen und Stromschnellen geführt. Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis.
Gut organisierte Tour, trotz recht niedrigem Wasserstand gut befahrbar und abwechslungsreich. Anreise & Abreise ist perfekt auf ÖPNV (Rurtalbahn) und kostenlose Parkplätze abgestimmt.
Die Rurabfahrt war ein gelungenes Familienabenteuer und hat uns allen viel Spaß gemacht. Helen, unser Guide hat uns professionell begleitet und alle Teilnehmer stets im Blick gehabt. Klare Empfehlung, super Ausflugstip!
Wir hatten heute eine tolle Tour von Heimbach nach Zerkall, in herrlicher Landschaft. Eine sehr gute Einweisung und sehr nette Guides. Es hat mega Spaß gemacht und es war bestimmt nicht das erste und letzte Mal. Ein super Erlebnis!
How to find us
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Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
The 10 most common questions from our guests, straight from our FAQ section.
Do all participants need to be able to swim, or is a life jacket enough?
Can children join the canoe tour on the Rur?
What happens in bad weather?
What should I know about booking and cancellation terms?
Is a life jacket provided for every participant, or do I need to bring my own?
Do I need my own equipment, or is everything provided?
How many people fit in one canoe?
Are there family discounts or special group rates?
Is alcohol allowed while canoeing?
Is there shelter at the start or exit point in bad weather?
Canoeing and kayaking in NRW and the Eifel
Want to go canoeing or kayaking in NRW? At Kanu Petry in Heimbach you paddle right in the heart of the Eifel National Park. On the guided Rur tour you glide some 14 km through one of the region's most beautiful river landscapes, ideal for beginners and families. If you prefer it calmer, book the day tour on the Heimbach Reservoir with a view of the Art Nouveau power station.
Prefer to head out on your own? Our canoe and kayak rental provides boats and equipment for your day on the water. Canoe tour, kayak tour or simply relaxed paddling: the Eifel and NRW offer ideal waters, from April to October.
We offer canoe tours for families, groups, school classes and corporate team events. Book your canoe tour now or get in touch for quick advice.
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