Canyoning Starzlachklamm
- Duration
- approx. 3–4 hours
- Level
- easy to moderate
- Minimum age
- normally from age 12
- Price
- from €99 per person
- Season
- May to October
- Experience
- not required
Is this tour right for you?
Slide, abseil, dive in: our canyoning bestseller near Sonthofen – professionally guided, with optional jumps.
The Starzlachklamm suits anyone who can swim confidently and has average fitness – friends, couples or families with older children. Jumps are always optional.
No experience is needed: your guide explains every spot and stays with you for the whole tour.
We normally recommend the tour from age twelve. Children from about eight can take part if agreed in advance, depending on the water level and their physical fitness.
Right in the action
This is what the Starzlachklamm feels like
A first look into the gorge
The video shows the abseils, water sections, slides and the atmosphere of the tour.
Your adventure
Tour highlights
Rock slides
Natural slides bring pace and playful action to the tour.
First abseils
Well-guided abseils of up to about 12 metres.
Optional jumps
Jumps of up to about 4 metres are possible, but never compulsory.
Alpine nature
Clear water, narrow rock walls and impressive gorge sections near Sonthofen.
Well prepared
What's included – and what you need
Included in the price
- guiding by certified canyoning guides
- wetsuit, helmet, harness and safety equipment
- briefing before the tour
- small groups with personal attention
What to bring
- swimwear and a towel
- sturdy shoes with good grip
- dry clothes for afterwards
- confident swimming and average fitness
Optional: canyoning shoes
If you need them, you can hire canyoning shoes on site for €5 per person.
Children under 12?
Children from about 8 can take part if agreed in advance, depending on the water level and their physical fitness.
From meeting point and back
How your tour works
Equipment & briefing
We meet at our canyoning base in Blaichach. There you'll get your equipment and a safety briefing.
Off to the gorge together
Once you're ready, the group heads to the easily reached start of the tour.
Adventure in the canyon
Slide, swim, abseil and – if you like – jump. Your guide explains every section.
Return & wrap-up
After the canyon, you all head back together – into dry clothes and with plenty of memories.
Safely guided
You focus on the experience
Our guides explain things clearly, assess conditions on site and take you through every section.
Certified guides
Professional guiding and clear decisions in the gorge.
Jumps are always optional
Wherever possible, there's an alternative route or the option to abseil.
Inspected equipment
All necessary canyoning and safety equipment is included.
Good to know
Starzlachklamm FAQ
Who is the Starzlachklamm suitable for?
The tour suits anyone who can swim confidently, has average fitness and is at least 12 years old. No canyoning experience is needed.
Do I have to jump?
No. Jumps are optional. You can abseil or bypass many of the spots instead.
How long does the tour take?
About 3–4 hours in total, including kitting up, briefing, the approach and the return.
What is the minimum age?
We normally recommend the tour from age 12. Children from about 8 can take part if agreed in advance, provided the water level and their physical fitness are right.
What do I need to be able to do?
You need to be a confident swimmer, have average physical fitness and be comfortable moving around in alpine terrain.
What do I need to bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sturdy shoes with good grip and dry clothes. You can hire canyoning shoes for €5.
What happens in bad weather?
Water level and safety are what count. If conditions aren't suitable, we move the date or agree a safe alternative with you.
Where do we meet?
We meet at our base, Canyoning Station Allgäu, Im Wasen 16, 87544 Blaichach/Bihlerdorf, Germany. You'll get the final details with your booking confirmation.
Can I book a private group date?
Yes. Private group dates for friends, families, companies and clubs are available on request.
You'll find more answers on preparation, equipment and organisation in our canyoning FAQ.
Not sure yet?