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Rent a kayak in Heimbach

Want to rent kayaks in Heimbach? If you know the Rur, you can rent a kayak from us and paddle on your own. Even so, we strongly recommend taking the guided Rur tour. It is safer, more relaxed, and you learn how to navigate spots on the river that are easy to miss without a guide.

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Who can rent from us

Safety first! We only rent kayaks to people who know the Rur between Heimbach and Obermaubach because they have already paddled it with us. This is our prerequisite for renting a kayak from us on your own.
Even so, we strongly recommend the guided Rur tour as the safest and most relaxed option.
Renting our boats from the depot for self-pickup (and self-organised return transport) is always possible.

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Paddled the Rur with us

You have joined the guided Rur tour with Kanu Petry at least once, so you know the current and the entry and exit points first-hand.

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You know the Rur

You can judge water levels and know where to get in and out safely. We do not rent boats to first-time paddlers. That is what the guided tour with our experienced guides is for.

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Personal responsibility

You paddle at your own risk, check weather and water levels before you start, and call it off in time if conditions change. When in doubt: take the guided tour instead.

What you get

Well-maintained kayaks and complete equipment for your kayak rental in the Eifel National Park. Everything you need for a relaxed day on the Rur.

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Full equipment

Paddle, life jacket and a waterproof dry bag. Life jackets in all sizes for adults and children.

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Two rental modes

Paddle the Rur: Heimbach to Zerkall, return by Rurtalbahn railway, hand the boat over to our driver. Depot pickup: you collect the boats from us, take them to your own waters and bring them back. Always available.

What the rental costs

Transparent prices for single and double kayaks, full equipment included. Send a quick inquiry via the form and we confirm your date by email.

Item	1 day	2 days
Single kayakincl. life jacket, paddle, spray skirt, helmet and small barrel	49 €	75 €
Double kayakincl. paddles, life jackets and small barrel	56 €	85 €
Accessories individuallypaddle, helmet, spray skirt or life jacket, per item	12 €	15 €
Wetsuitsleeveless, only together with boat rental	15 €	20 €
Transportto Heimbach and back from Zerkall to the depot	15 €
Rur launch permitmust be obtained yourself from the canoe association NRW	7 €

Deposit: 300 € or a photo ID at pickup. Prices are per boat.

Request a rental

This is what it looks like

Our rental station in Heimbach and boats on the banks of the Rur. Everything ready when you arrive.

How the rental works

Inquire

Send us your preferred day, boat type and mode via the form. We reply by email.

Confirmation

We check whether you have paddled the Rur with us before, confirm the date and send you the payment details.

Pickup

At our location in Heimbach. Bring the deposit with you (cash or debit card). We hand over the boat, equipment and a short water level and weather briefing.

Paddle & return

Rur mode: Heimbach to Zerkall, hand the boat over to a Kanu Petry driver, return by Rurtalbahn train. Depot mode: You take the boats for your own use and bring them back at the agreed time.

Safety, water levels, weather

What to check before you start. In case of high water, thunderstorms or storm warnings nobody goes out, reservation or not.

Water levels & high water

We check the Rur water level daily. In case of high water we cancel and you get your money back.

LANUV water level Rur

Weather & thunderstorms

Get off the water immediately when thunderstorms are forecast. We reserve the right to cancel at short notice if conditions deteriorate.

Emergency & calling it off

Save our phone number before you start. If something goes wrong: call us, we'll come. And calling off a tour is always the right decision if you feel unsure.

Rent a kayak in Heimbach: send a request

Rentals don't run through online booking. Send us your inquiry via the form and we reply by email with confirmation, price and date.

Before you inquire

✓ You have joined the guided Rur tour with Kanu Petry at least once.

✓ You know the river stretch, the water-level situation and the safe exit and entry points.

✓ You paddle on your own and at your own risk, or you collect the boats from the depot for your own use.

Name *

Email *

Phone (optional)

Rental mode *

Paddle the Rur (Heimbach → Zerkall). You paddle the classic stretch, hand the kayak over to our driver in Zerkall and take the Rurtalbahn railway back. Requirement: you have joined our guided Rur tour before. Depot pickup. You collect the boats from us, take them to waters of your choice and bring them back at the agreed time. Always available, no Rur tour experience needed.

Boat type *

Double kayak Single kayak No preference, suggest something

Preferred day *

Backup day (optional)

Number of people *

Message / special requests

I paddle on my own and at my own risk and I know the water-level and weather limits of the waters I am paddling. For Rur mode I additionally confirm: I have joined the guided Rur tour with Kanu Petry at least once and will hand the kayak over to a Kanu Petry driver in Zerkall.

We reply within 24 hours by email. Alternatively, write to us directly at info@kanu-petry.de.

Never paddled the Rur with us

This is where you start paddling safely

Join us once on the Rur or the Heimbach Reservoir. You get to know the stretch and paddle relaxed with a guide. We recommend this even to trained paddlers over renting. Next time, you're eligible to rent if you want to.

Guided Rur tour Reservoir tour

Frequently asked rental questions

Who is allowed to rent a kayak from you?

On the Rur we only rent to people who know the river section because they have already paddled the guided Rur tour with us once. This requirement is a matter of safety and insurance. From the depot (boats for self-pickup, on your own waters) we always rent, regardless of whether you have ever been on the Rur with us.

What is included in the rental?

Kayak (double or single), a suitable paddle, a life jacket in your size and a waterproof dry bag. We have life jackets in children's sizes. We do not rent Canadian canoes.

What is the difference between Rur mode and depot mode?

Rur mode: You paddle the classic route from Heimbach to Zerkall. In Zerkall you hand the kayak over to one of our drivers and take the Rurtalbahn train back to Heimbach. Prerequisite: completed guided Rur tour with us. Depot mode: You pick up the boats at our location in Heimbach, take them to your own waters (e.g. Baldeneysee, the Meuse, your own Rur sections) and bring them back at the agreed time. Always possible, no Rur tour experience needed.

How does the return work?

Rur mode: You paddle from Heimbach to Zerkall and hand the kayak over there to a Kanu Petry driver. You make the return trip from Zerkall to Heimbach yourself with the Rurtalbahn train. We do not offer a passenger shuttle. Depot mode: You bring the boats back to our location in Heimbach yourself at the agreed time.

Do I need a deposit?

Yes, when you pick up in Heimbach you leave a deposit per boat. We tell you the exact amount in the confirmation email. Please bring the deposit with you (cash or debit card). No deposit, no boat handover.

What happens in case of high water or thunderstorms?

We check the water level and weather situation before every booking. In case of high water, a storm or thunderstorm warning, we cancel the Rur rental. You get your deposit back and can reschedule to another day free of charge. Depot rental is independent of this, you decide yourself when and where you paddle.

Am I allowed to paddle with children?

Children under 16 only as passengers in a double kayak with an adult who is entitled to rent. From 16 on their own, provided the experience conditions are met.

How can I cancel?

The cancellation deadlines are in our booking conditions. In case of a weather-related cancellation on our part, you always get everything back or reschedule free of charge.

Do I need my own life jacket?

No, life jackets are included in the rental. If you want to bring your own jacket: gladly, it must be CE certified.

Ready for your next day on the Rur?

Write a request, get your date confirmed, pick up the kayak in Heimbach and off you go onto the water. See you at the put-in.

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