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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful water sports in Upper 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.
Kayaking
Packraft Trail "Bavarian Alps" // Extratour
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
20.8 km
5:20 h
505 m
513 m
Eibsee und Griesenschlucht. Zwei Klassiker unter der Zugspitze.
Kayaking
· Karwendel
Packrafttrail "Bavarian Alps" // Von Walchensee nach Vorderriß
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.1 km
2:50 h
424 m
448 m
Hoch über dem Rißbachtal. Ein Seeintermezzo und Spitzkehrenmassaker.
Kayaking
· Kesselberggebiet
Packraft Trail "Bavarian Alps" // Von Kochel an den Walchensee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.2 km
2:15 h
263 m
72 m
Von See zu See. Kurze Wanderung über den Kesselberg an den Walchensee mit anschließender Seeüberquerung.
Canyoning
· Berchtesgadener Land
Canyoning Introductory Route Kesselbach
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.2 km
2:02 h
185 m
185 m
The Canyoning Abseil Introductory Route Kesselbach is ideal for beginners! Experience abseiling at impressive waterfalls and discover the fascination of canyoning in breathtaking nature.
Canoeing
· Salzburger Saalachtal
Saalach (Weißbach - Schneizlreuth)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
30.8 km
5:00 h
0 m
177 m
Whitewater section from Weißbach to Schneizlreuth with 6 sections covering all levels of whitewater difficulty.More info at: www.lofer.com
SUP
· Zugspitze Region
Whitewater SUP in the Griesenschlucht - Whitewater III to IV
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
4.8 km
0:50 h
1 m
75 m
Stand up paddling in the Griesenschlucht. A technical and athletic top-class challenge.
A route for very experienced paddlers.
Canoeing
· Salzburger Saalachtal
Lower Saalach (I-III)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.7 km
3:00 h
0 m
74 m
The last river section runs from Au across the border to Fronau.
River section E; difficulty level I-III
Kayaking
· Alpenwelt Karwendel
Packrafttrail "Bavarian Alps" // Von Scharnitz ins Hinterautal
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
38.5 km
7:10 h
373 m
491 m
Die Königsetappe. Isarursprung und Paddelhighlight Hinterautal.
Kayaking
· Tegernsee-Schliersee
Kayak enjoyment Leitzach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.6 km
1:30 h
2 m
59 m
Kayak and canoe enjoyment on the Leitzach – the insider tip for beginners in beautiful scenery and fantastic mountain water – All information and booking at www.map-erlebnis.de
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Nachtfahrt auf dem Staffelsee by Stefan
August 13, 2025
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Route done on June 18, 2025
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