The best locations for rafting and canyoning near St. Johann im Pongau are Lend, Werfen and Kössen. In the area of St. Johann im Pongau you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Lend is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 19 km away from St. Johann im Pongau. You can reach it in about 16 min by car.
"We had very nice guides who guided us through the tour with a great sense of humor. They were flexible in meeting our needs, and we even offered free water upon our return."Dennis, August 29, 2025
Whitewater Stand Up Paddling on the Salzach - SupsquatchSupsquatch is derived from the word Sasquatch, which stands for Bigfoot in Canada. On a large board you will be riding the waves and currents of the Salzach river in a group. You will find ideal conditions on our home stretch. The unique mixture of waves and currents with calmer spots guarantees a lot of variety and fun. With the Supsquatch we do manoeuvres that will make you go swimming involuntarily. Swimming is allowed and falling in is desired! Tour programme - Preparation: We meet at the Rafting base in Schlaming. On site, you will find plenty of free parking. There you will receive the equipment with helmet, wetsuit, jacket, life jacket and neoprene shoes and you can change in the changing rooms. The entry point is directly at the new raft base in Schlaming. - Tour: Before we go into the water, we will conduct our safety briefing including "dry training." And then we can get started. Passing by the castle of Hohenwerfen, you will experience the impressive backdrop of the Tennen and Hagen mountains. Along the route, there is the opportunity to swim in the white water. Additionally, fun games will provide some variety. - Return: You will be taken back to the rafting base from the point of disembarkation. Tour facts - River: Salzach (difficulty level: class II) - Description: This section of the Salzach is ideal for beginners and impresses with its impressive mountain landscape. - Route: Raft base Schlaming (entry) to exit - Distance: approximately 9 km - Total duration: approximately 3 hours - Time on the river: approximately 1.5 hours Included Services - High-quality SUP - Rafting gear (wetsuit (sizes XS-XXXL; othes on request), neoprene jacket, neoprene shoes (sizes 28-52; othes on request), life jacket, helmet) - State certified rafting guide - Photos (if all participants agree) - Transfer from Salzburg to the base after booking possible on request Bring along - Swimwear - Towel - Glasses lace Requirements - Minimum age: 14 years - Good physical health - Swimming ability
"It was a fantastic day with lots of action for the whole family, and everyone had a great time.
Our guide Markus also had a great time; a great group. 👌👌"
"A fantastic team! A fantastic experience for the whole family. Our guide, Hans, had a blast rafting us through the Tiroler Ache River. Rafting is now our new hobby."
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