German canoeists have qualified a maximum of one boat in each of the following classes through the 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. The roster of German slalom canoeists, led by London 2012 medalists Hannes Aigner and Sideris Tasiadis, was announced on 17 April 2016 as a result of their top performances at two selection meets of the Olympic Trials, both held in Augsberg (8 to 10 April) and Markkleeberg (15 to 17 April).