The present invention relates to a guiding tube for stimulation leads, including comprising a longitudinal, dimensionally stable tubular body enclosing an inner channel adapted to receive a stimulation lead, wherein at least one section of an otherwise electrically insulated inner surface of the tubular body has electroconductive properties. The present invention further relates to a corresponding stimulation lead placing system including such guiding tube, and to a corresponding computer program for placing a stimulation lead, utilizing such guiding tube.