What Is Canyoning? Basics & Safety

Canyoning in the Almbachklamm – what is canyoning?

Canyoning means hiking, climbing, sliding, jumping and abseiling through steep stream beds and gorges – a nature-based outdoor adventure with a big thrill factor. At Badis Adventures we have been guiding people into the most beautiful canyons 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 instructions, putting on the equipment (wetsuit, helmet, climbing harness)
  2. Approach (10–20 min): a short walk to the canyon entry
  3. Canyon experience (2–4 h): jumps, natural water slides, abseils, swimming sections – always with a trained guide
  4. Exit & changing (20–30 min)

What Is Provided, What Do You Bring?

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

You bring: swimwear, a towel, dry clothes to change into, closed water shoes (or old trainers).

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

Is Canyoning Safe?

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

All Canyoning Guides at a Glance

Whether you are going canyoning for the first time, want to compare tours, or 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? Head over to our canyoning tours from the Almbachklamm all the way to Ticino.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is provided, what do you bring?

We provide: wetsuit, helmet, climbing harness, all belaying and safety gear, a state-certified canyoning guide, insurance. You bring: swimwear, a towel, dry clothes to change into, closed water shoes (or old trainers).

Is canyoning safe?

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

How much does canyoning cost?

Price ranges, what has to be included, and what to look for when comparing offers – all the details in the guide How much does canyoning cost?

Almbachklamm or Strubklamm?

The head-to-head comparison of Salzburg’s two top tours across 7 criteria – in the guide Almbachklamm or Strubklamm?

What to wear?

You’ll find the honest clothing and equipment checklist for your canyoning tour in the guide What to wear for canyoning.