Half-Day Rafting on the Enns River in Gesäuse National Park
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Activity
Rafting
Minimum age
12 years
Languages
German, English
Included
Transfer
Difficulty
Moderate
Meeting place
Johnsbach
At our Base (Gstatterboden 103, 8912 Johnsbach)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
This rafting adventure is among the most impressive tours in Austria. Together we ride through the Gesäuse National Park. A varied tour awaits you, where beginners as well as advanced rafting fans will get their money's worth - including breathtaking nature!
Tour programme
We meet in our base, where you get the equipment from us, before we drive together with our busses to the point of entry. If you arrive by car, free parking is available directly at the meeting point. After a brief safety talk we start right here. The first section of the tour is perfect to get acquainted to paddling with easy white water. After about 4-5km on the river we take our bus a few kilometers upstream to the Gesäuse-entrance. There the second part of our tour awaits us. This passage is characterized by white water with high rollers and strong currents. After a total of about 2 hours we arrive at the exit, from where we drive back to our base together. There you can shower and change, but also reflect on the tour and the wonderful mountain panorama.Tour facts
- River: Enns (difficulty level: class II-IV)
- Description: This impressive section of the white water river Enns takes you through the breathtaking Gesaeuse National Park.
- Route: Johnsbachsteg - Gstatterboden
- Distance: 14km
- Total duration: 3-4h
- Time on the river: 1h30min-2h
Included Services
- High quality raft
- Rafting gear (wetsuit, neoprene jacket, shoes, life jacket, helmet)
- Certified rafting guide
- Transfer to the starting point and back to the base
Bring along
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Glasses lace
Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Swimming ability
Even though there's currently little water, the Freelife team made this an extraordinary and amazing adventure possible for us. Johann, you're the best, thank you so much!
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Alexander · FamilyGermany · August 2026
Excellent service, a fantastic experience, whether on the water or in the canyon. Highly recommended.
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Thomas · FamilyAustria · August 2025
sensational rafting adventure including canyon ascent
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Will this be too challenging if my group has never done it before?
The tour is suitable for both beginners and advanced participants. The first part of the trip is on easy white water, perfect for getting used to paddling, before the second part offers more challenging rapids with high rollers and strong currents.
Do I need to know how to swim, and is it safe for children?
Yes, you must know how to swim to participate. The minimum age for this activity is 12 years.
How long does the tour last?
The total duration of the activity is between 3 and 4 hours, with about 1.5 to 2 hours spent on the river.
What is included in the price?
The price includes the high-quality raft, all necessary rafting gear (wetsuit, neoprene jacket, shoes, life jacket, helmet), a certified rafting guide, and the transfer to the starting point and back to the base.
What should I bring with me?
You should bring your swimwear, a towel, and a glasses lace if you wear glasses.
Is parking available at the meeting point?
Yes, free parking is available directly at the meeting point.
From
54 €
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The activity Half-Day Rafting on the Enns River in Gesäuse National Park by Freelife Outdoorsport in Johnsbach is available every day, from August 18, 2026 through October 11, 2026. Each day offers 2 start times between 9:00 and 13:30. Sessions last 4 hours and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €54.00 for kids and €75.00 for adults.
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