The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Obertauern are Schladming, Werfen and Lofer. In the area of Obertauern you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Schladming is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 38 km away from Obertauern. You can reach it in about 35 min by car.
"We had a wonderful tour, especially recommended for families with children! We even got to swim in the Enns River :) We had a great time!"Yvonne, September 3, 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
"We had a mixup with our reservation & they made it work. We had a terrific guide, Godfrey. It was perfect! He was so full of knowledge of the area. We loved it!"Margaret, August 19, 2025
"The area was very beautiful, and what made it particularly interesting was our excellent guide. Wolfgang was very personable, friendly, and professional and gave us valuable information about the gorge."
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