What Is Canyoning? Process & Safety

Canyoning in the Almbachklamm – What is canyoning?

Canyoning means walking, climbing, sliding, jumping and abseiling through steep streambeds and gorges – an outdoor adventure close to nature and packed with experiences. At Badis Adventures we have been guiding people through the most beautiful gorges of Salzburg, Upper Austria, Friuli and Ticino for more than 25 years.

How does a canyoning tour work?

  1. Meeting point & briefing (approx. 30 min): welcome, safety briefing, putting on the equipment (wetsuit, helmet, climbing harness)
  2. Approach (10–20 min): short walk to the gorge entrance
  3. The gorge experience (2–4 h): jumps, water slides, abseils, swimming sections – always with a trained guide
  4. Descent & changing (20–30 min)

What do we provide, and what do you bring?

We provide: wetsuit, helmet, climbing harness, all safety equipment, a state-certified canyoning guide, insurance.

You bring: swimming trunks/swimsuit, towel, dry change of clothes. We provide canyoning shoes with non-slip soles and neoprene socks.

You’ll find the detailed list in our clothing & equipment guide.

Is canyoning safe?

Yes, with a reputable provider. In Austria, commercial canyoning may only be run by state-certified canyoning guides. All our active guides are state-certified, our equipment comes from premium manufacturers (Petzl, Edelrid, Camaro), and we assess the weather and water levels before every tour. More details in our safety guide.

All canyoning guides at a glance

Whether it’s your first time canyoning, you want to compare options or you have specific questions about prices, clothing or the season – here you’ll find all our guides:

Straight to the tours

Already decided you want to go canyoning? Here’s the way to our canyoning tours, from the Almbachklamm to Ticino.

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Frequently asked questions

What do we provide, and what do you bring?

We provide: wetsuit, helmet, climbing harness, all safety equipment, a state-certified canyoning guide, insurance. You bring: swimming trunks/swimsuit, towel, dry change of clothes. We provide canyoning shoes with non-slip soles and neoprene socks.

Is canyoning safe?

Yes, with a reputable provider. In Austria, commercial canyoning may only be run by state-certified canyoning guides. All our active guides are state-certified, our equipment comes from premium manufacturers (Petzl, Edelrid, Camaro), and we assess the weather and water levels before every tour. More details in our safety guide.

How much does canyoning cost?

Price range, what must be included and what to look out for when comparing – all the details in our guide How much does canyoning cost?

Almbachklamm or Strubklamm?

A head-to-head comparison of Salzburg’s two top tours based on 7 criteria – in our guide Almbachklamm or Strubklamm?

What to wear?

You’ll find the honest clothing and equipment checklist for your canyoning tour in our guide Canyoning: what to wear?