Canyoning excursion of Almbach Gorge, near Salzburg

1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 9 years-old and up
From€72

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.

Course of events

-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

Activity requirements

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.

Special terms

This activity is subject to weather restrictions.

Meeting point:
Torrent Outdoor Experience, Wasserfallstraße 207, 5440 Golling an der Salzach, Austria
Spoken languages:German, English
Included
  • Certified canyoning guide
  • Wetsuit/Harness/Helmet
Excluded
  • Transport to canyon (+10 euros)
  • Shoe rental
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear/Towel
  • Closed toe footwear
  • GoPro/Camera

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Luuk S., Netherlands — 26/08/2023
5/5
excellent trip with just the right amount of thrill for our family!
Avrohom K., United Kingdom — 04/08/2021
5/5
Activity was superb from start to finish. It was thrilling and fun and amazing
Joseph C., Malta — 24/08/2018
5/5
It was very fun and all the equipment is provided. Very nice river - I would recommend to everyone.
Alexandra B., France — 07/08/2023
5/5
Toute la famille (dont 2 ados) a découvert et apprécié vivement cette activité.
Andrea J., Germany — 30/07/2023
5/5
Abwechslungsreich, von groß bis klein gut machbar und immer eine Alternativroute möglich

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