Lofer – Austria, Salzburg

The Saalach is a very popular river among paddlers, both amateurs and professionals. The middle part of the Saalach serves as the venue for famous world competitions. In addition to the passages between rock blocks and narrow gorges, you can also feast your eyes on the beautiful nature on the quieter sections of the river.

The starting point for rafting is the Lofer, where certified rafting companies are stationed and which have enough equipment for large corporate groups – so it's no problem to dress up to 100 participants in wetsuits and set off together for the experience.

The Lofer and Leongang Stone Mountains offer a dense network of hiking trails that are ideal for classic hiking or Nordic walking. You can enjoy unique views of the Alps at the several shepherd's huts, but also taste regional specialties such as the nutritious Pinzgauer Bierkäse – a beer cheese.

A particularly interesting experience is the Vorderkaserklamm gorge between St. Martin and Weißbach. On the way to this gorge through the nature-protected Schüttachgraben valley you will pass the Vorderkaser natural bathing area. The gorge is about 400 metres long and 80 metres deep. And when you see and hear the masses of water rushing into the depths, you will understand why the gorge deepens by about six millimetres every year.

The gorge and the adjacent canyons attract adrenaline enthusiasts because of the amazing experience of swimming through foamy pools, jumping off waterfalls or abseiling under fast-flowing water – that's canyoning in Lofer and the surrounding area.

Company rafting includes

  • SAFETY FIRST

  • Rafting instruction, safety features, commands
  • Wild water swimming and rescue training
  • Complete equipment wetsuits, boots, helmets, buoyancy vests and paddles
  • Rafting with a certified rafting instructor
  • Transfer by minibus to the start and back from the finish
  • Changing rooms and hot shower of course!
  • Barbecue lunch at the rafting base

Panorama rafting

  • A section suitable for beginners and enjoyment rafters
  • 11 km of relaxing WW II+ difficulty rapids
  • Approx. time 3.5 hours

Rafting 7 rapids

  • A section for lovers of concentrated adventure
  • 9 km of a more challenging section with difficulty up to WW III+
  • Approx. time 3 hours

Other activities of the company tour

Canyoning 

Water ravines, canyons and jumps up to 6 meters high await you. The cost of the activity includes the rental of all equipment necessary for the safety of the activity, instruction and transport.

Mountain bike ride

A leisure mountain bike tour through the picturesque Saalach valley with stops at local shepherds and tasting of local specialties.

e-Bike Steinplatte & Downhill

For fans of high hills, there is a bike trip to the Steinplatte plateau. With your bicycles, you board the cable car in Waidring, which takes you up to 1680m above sea level. From there you can enjoy a breathtaking 20km descent of the plateau past photogenic retention ponds and forest gravel roads and a final descent through serpentines 1420m > 760m.

Golf

18-hole golf courses with mountain panoramas are available near the recommended hotels.

Excursion to Berchtesgaden in Germany – Königssee and Eagle's Nest

Visit to the Kehlsteinhaus – Hitler's famous Eagle's Nest with stunning views of the surrounding peaks, trek from the Kehlsteinhaus to Höher Göll, cable car trip to Jenner, boat trip on the Königssee, visit to Skt. Bartolomä, visit to the salt mine and salt mining museum, trekking in the Almbachklamm gorge, Klettersteig (via – ferata) for the most demanding.

The program can be combined with a tour of Salzburg and dinner at the Red Bull – HANGAR 7

Tips for accommodation

HOTEL RILANO RESORT **** STEINPLATTE

The beautiful Rilano Steinplatte resort is nestled in the picturesque Pillersee valley. During the summer months, the place welcomes hikers, cyclists and anyone else who wants to enjoy the mountain scenery and tranquility.
This exceptional resort offers 78 luxurious rooms and suites. Guests will appreciate not only the extensive relaxation area with an outdoor swimming pool, but also the pleasant restaurant with rustic wine cellar.

HOTEL GUT BRANDLHOF **** S

Hotel Gut Brandlhof is located in a picturesque alpine setting south of the Berchtesgaden National Park. This conference hotel has a capacity of up to 200 beds in double rooms furnished in modern Salzburg style. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the 18-hole course in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. You can also relax in the hotel's modern spa.

Transportation By Car/Bus

Prague – Lofer 495 km (308 miles) / 5 hours

Brno – Lofer 472 km (293 miles) / 4 h 40 min
 

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