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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful canoe trips in the Alps
Canoeing
· Garda Trentino
SUP TOUR: 7. Lago di Ledro
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
8.3 km
2:30 h
0 m
0 m
Lake Ledro is not only famous for its shimmering turquoise waters but also for the UNESCO heritage site Bronze Age pile dwelling.
Canoeing
· Garda Trentino
SUP TOUR: 8. Sperone
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
4.6 km
0:55 h
3 m
3 m
This tour is for those who have experiencce of sup and gives you the chance to discoveer the wilder and more spectacular shores of Lake Garda directly beneath Mount Rocchetta.
Canoeing
· Carinthia
Drau Paddle Route - East section, Rosental-Jauntal
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
105.2 km
14:00 h
26 m
180 m
Explore the second section of the Drau Paddle Route on Carinthia's longest river between Villach and Völkermarkt by kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. A special nature experience on the southern side of the Alps.
Canoeing
· Garda Trentino
SUP TOUR: 6. Ponale Waterfall
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
6 km
2:00 h
2 m
2 m
This is an expedition for experts to explore the waterfall on the Ponale stream, one of the most scenic points in Garda Trentino which can only be reached by lake.
Canoeing
· Carinthia
Drau Paddle Route - West Section, Drau Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
111.3 km
16:00 h
2 m
185 m
Explore the first section of the Drau paddle route on Carinthia's longest river between Lienz and Villach by kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. A special natural experience on the southern side of the Alps.
Canoeing
· Hohe Tauern National Park Region
Canoe route Upper Drau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
40.5 km
8:09 h
16 m
86 m
The canoeing route leads through the upper Drau European protected area in the Outdoorpark Oberdrautal from Oberdrauburg to Sachsenburg. There are entry and exit points in all 8 villages along the Drau. All entry and exit points are clearly marked.
Canoeing
· Garda Trentino
SUP TOUR: 4. Conca d'Oro
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
4.9 km
1:30 h
0 m
0 m
An intermediate level tour with marvellous views which follows the northern shore of Lake Garda as far as Torbole and allows you to apreciate the beauty of the lake shore close up
Canoeing
· Garda Trentino
SUP TOUR: 1. Baia Azzurra Tour
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
2.4 km
0:30 h
0 m
0 m
This tour is suitable for those just starting out and learning to use the board but it still rewards you with a spectacular view of the lake.
Canoeing
· Region Villach
Drau paddle route
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
16.6 km
3:45 h
0 m
7 m
We canoe along the tranquil Drau through the distinctive Drau city of Villach to the harmonious flat-water biotope Föderlach.
Canoeing
· Lake Lucerne
Canoe tour Brunnen - Risleten - Beckenried
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.8 km
2:30 h
0 m
1 m
This route leads from Brunnen to Beckenried. After crossing the lake, there are forest and meadow landscapes. Halfway along the route, you can visit the Risletenschlucht with its famous waterfalls.
Reviews
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SUP TOUR: 7. Lago di Ledro by Wolfgang
June 29, 2025
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Community
We did it last year and is really highly recommended
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Route done on August 21, 2024
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Drau Paddle Route - West Section, Drau Valley by Stefan
June 19, 2022
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Community
Sehr schnelle 59 km von Dellach nach Paternion und dann mit der S1 wieder zurück.
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Route done on June 11, 2022
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