Canyoning excursion to Fischbach Gorge near Salzburg

5 hrs
Sporty
From 15 years-old and up
From€100

Explore one of Austria's longest gorges on this canyoning adventure through Strubklamm near Salzburg!

Rappel down raging waterfalls on this abseil challenge at Fischbach Gorge near Salzburg.

Master your rope skills in extreme alpine conditions as you tackle the infamous Fischbach Gorge. Renowned for its vertical drops, whitewater rapids and vertiginous cliff faces, descend 30 meters down meltwater cascades and catch your in breath fantastic natural scenery on this technical canyoning excursion near Salzburg.

Location
Fischbach Gorge is one of Austria’s most technically demanding canyons. Reserved for experienced mountaineers, its most iconic features are the 300m waterfalls and whitewater rapids. The activity base is situated 25km (30 mins) outside of Salzburg city centre in Golling. Easily and conveniently reached both by car and by public transport, the nearest train station is Golling- Abtenau Station.

Activity
Meet your instructor at the activity base in Golling for this canyoning excursion to Fischbach Gorge. A full day adventure for anyone with previous abseiling or mountaineering experience, Fischbach is not suitable for anyone who has never been canyoning before. Unlike other canyons in Austria, the day is defined by challenging and dramatic abseils. Starting with a 40-minute climb to the highest part of the canyon, you will be given a quick safety briefing and kit check before you abseil 30m down a fast-flowing waterfall! Just a taster of what’s to come, during the next few hours you’ll be required to slide, jump and rappel down the ravine – experiencing ‘The Gun Barrel’ a whitewater slide that propels you down the gorge! Once you reach the end, you will return to the activity base where your adventure will end.

Conditions
Fischbach Gorge is considered a challenging activity reserved for participants with technical rope skills and previous canyoning experience. Total duration in the canyon ranges from 5-6 hours with a 40-minute climb – there are no opt-out options for jumps and slides.

Information
Jumps: 10m
Slides: 3m
Rappel: 30m
Swim: 50m

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Practical information

Activity requirements

Suitable for participants +15 years old with permission from a parent or guardian

All participants must be able swim and have previous rappel/abseiling experience.

Special terms

*Please note: €9 transport fee to the canyon

Shoe rental available (€5)

Subject to weather restrictions

Meeting point:
Torrent Outdoor Experience, Wasserfallstraße 207, 5440 Golling an der Salzach, Austria
Spoken languages:German, English
Included
  • Canyon Guide
  • Wetsuit/Harness/Helmet
Excluded
  • Transport to canyon*
  • shoe rental
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear/Towel
  • Closed toe footwear
  • GoPro/Camera

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Christine H., Germany — 08/08/2024
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Das beste Canyoning!
Simon B., Germany — 21/10/2020
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