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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful water sports in Bavaria
Canoeing
· Altmühltal
From Solnhofen to Dollnstein
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.6 km
3:30 h
1 m
6 m
Paddle tour through the tranquil Atlmühltal valley.
Canoeing
· Allgäu
Rafting route on the upper Iller
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.4 km
2:00 h
3 m
31 m
The upper Iller from Fischen is the classic rafting route in Germany. Here, everyone can enjoy first-class whitewater and feel safe thanks to the well-trained guides.
Feeling tempted? Then best book your rafting experience with MAP-Erlebnis today at www.map-erlebnis.de
Kayaking
· Bavarian Forest
Kayak route Blaibacher See - Chamerau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.8 km
1:58 h
0 m
12 m
Kayak route Blaibacher See - Chamerau
Half-day route from Blaibacher See via a natural weir to Miltach, then passing under bridges with natural weirs and over a rocky section through Urleiten. The highlight at the end is the boat slide in Chamerau.
Canoeing
· Bavarian Forest
River hiking from Cham to Roding
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Difficulty
easy
23.1 km
5:30 h
0 m
14 m
A day stage by canoe through mostly gentle waters from Cham to Roding.
Canoeing
· Bavarian Forest
River hiking from Blaibach to Cham
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Difficulty
moderate
19.5 km
3:00 h
0 m
14 m
A varied day route with the canoe on the Regen.
Canoeing
· Franconian Switzerland
Lively fun on the Wiesent
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Difficulty
moderate
27.4 km
3:00 h
8 m
60 m
Exciting canoeing route in the "Franconian whitewater" of the Wiesent
Kayaking
· Allgäu
Kayak tour on the Iller
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.3 km
3:00 h
0 m
21 m
Beautiful & quiet kayak tour on the Iller from Blaichach to Wolfis (Rettenberg), ideal for relaxing hours on the water. The tour leads through the beautiful Allgäu foothills of the Alps and offers wonderful views of the surrounding nature.
Canyoning
· Allgäu
Starzlachklamm Canyoning Route (Level 2)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
0.7 km
4:00 h
1 m
87 m
Beginner route with lots of action, where all difficulties can be avoided
Canyoning
· Allgäu
Canyoning experience in the Starzlachklamm natural monument
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
1.1 km
2:30 h
87 m
86 m
The Starzlachklamm canyoning is a gorge and an outstanding canyoning route. Narrow, surrounded by high rock walls, you work your way downwards with the water over many slides.
Canoeing
· Allgäu
Iller paddling route from Blaichach to Rottach
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Difficulty
easy
13.4 km
2:20 h
3 m
22 m
Fun paddling route on the Iller, an experience for young and young-at-heart!
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