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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful water sports in the Alps
Kayaking
· Val di Non
Lago S. Giustina - Durch die Schlucht des Rio Novella
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.5 km
5:00 h
336 m
332 m
Eine atemraubende und spektakuläre Fahrt durch die enge Felsschlucht des Rio Novella
Kayaking
· Dachstein Mountains
Kayak route on Lake Hallstatt (barrier-free)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.6 km
1:45 h
0 m
1 m
Small kayak route on Lake Hallstatt.
Hallstatt impresses with its idyllic location by the lake with many historic buildings.
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.
Kayaking
· Salzkammergut Mountains
Kayak route Traunsee (barrier-free)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.7 km
3:00 h
1 m
1 m
Kayak route from Altmünster to Traunkirchen on the deepest lake in Austria (191m). The Traunsee is, along with the Attersee, the second largest lake in Upper Austria. Dreamlike view of the mountains to the south.
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.
Boat Trip
· Zurich Region
By boat to the picturesque Au peninsula
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
34 km
5:00 h
45 m
45 m
The Au peninsula on Lake Zurich is a green oasis. Experience idyllic walks among vineyards, visit Au Castle, and relax on the picturesque lakeshore.
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.
Reviews
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Planlos auf dem Plansee by Stefan
August 13, 2025
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Community
Route done on April 29, 2023
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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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