Discover Austria differently during this canyoning excursion into the Almbach Gorge, near Salzburg!
If you find yourself in Salzburg and need a break from anything to do with 'The Sound of Music', head 30 minutes south to Golling an der Salzach for an exhilarating canyon expedition into Almbach Canyon!
The Almbach Canyon is a wild and picturesque ravine that straddles the Austrian-German border, and this guided canyoning tour of Almbach Gorge invites you to a captivating adventure featuring ancient marble formations, cascading waterfalls, and timeless woodlands. Perfect for beginners to canyoning and children above the age of 9, the canyon descent includes numerous jumps into emerald pools, swimming passages, and natural slides for non-stop thrills a stone’s throw away from Salzburg! There is also the choice of choosing an alternative route if you want to opt out of any jumps or slides – this flexible canyoning route is great for the whole family!
Your certified canyoning guide will be with you every step of the way to make sure you are safe and comfortable as you traverse the beautiful Albach Canyon. You will be provided with high quality helmets, harnesses, and wetsuits to keep you warm. Before the canyoning expedition into Almbach Gorge begins, you will also be given an in depth activity briefing to ensure that you are confident in your ability to take on the ensuing obstacles! Notably, rappelling is not part of the obstacles you will encounter during this canyoning descent.
The Torrent Outdoor Experience activity hub is located in Golling, a mere 25km (about 30 minutes) away from the heart of Salzburg. Easily accessible by both car and public transportation, the closest train station is Golling-Abtenau Station. Easily accessible, the Almbach Canyon is a hidden gem that offers gorgeous scenery and lots of fun!
Book your canyoning tour of Almbach Canyon, near Salzburg, now for an Austrian adventure like no other!
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Practical information
3-4 hour canyoning descent of a 1km section of Almbach Gorge, classified as easy/medium. The descent includes jumps, slides, and swimming passages, but no rappelling.
-Meet guides at activity base
-Get equipped
-Activity briefing
-Shuttle or drive to canyon starting point
-Begin descent
-Finish canyoning
-Shuttle or drive back to activity base
-Debrief and de-equip
-End of activity
Participants aged 15 and above require parental or guardian consent if going alone. For children aged 9 to 14, accompanying adults are necessary.
All participants should possess basic swimming ability.
This activity is subject to weather restrictions.
- Certified canyoning guide
- Wetsuit/Harness/Helmet
- Transport to canyon (+10 euros)
- Shoe rental
- Swimwear/Towel
- Closed toe footwear
- GoPro/Camera
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