The team behind canyoning erleben
Welcome to canyoning erleben. For more than 10 years, we've been taking people on adventures – with guided tours, camps and courses.
What started small has grown step by step over the years: more tours, new formats and eventually camps. Today, with more than 600 reviews, we're one of the top canyoning providers in the Allgäu.
Meet the founders
Daniel and Julian shape canyoning erleben
Daniel
Founder, owner and your contact for bookings & guests
Daniel is the founder and owner of canyoning erleben and is mainly responsible for day-to-day operations. He looks after bookings, enquiries and direct contact with guests. If you'd like to plan something straight away, you'll find every way to reach us on the contact page.
Julian
Founder, owner and responsible for marketing & website
Julian is also a founder and owner of canyoning erleben. His focus is on marketing, the website and how we present ourselves. He looks after the brand and how our offers are presented.
canyoning erleben is run by Daniel and Julian – with clear values, high safety standards, lots of canyoning experience and the aim of making every experience personal rather than generic. For questions, individual enquiries or group formats, go straight to Contact.
What drives us
Safety, experience and responsibility
A passion for real outdoor experiences
We've been out in gorges for more than 10 years.
Safety with high standards
Modern equipment, thorough training and clear procedures mean that adventure and safety always go together with us.
Relaxed and trustworthy
We treat our guests and anyone interested in canyoning in a personal, relaxed and honest way.
Rooted in the Allgäu
With our Canyoning Station near Sonthofen and many tours in the region, we're deeply rooted in the Allgäu.
Our team
The people behind canyoning erleben
Julian
Founder and owner of canyoning erleben. Julian is mainly responsible for marketing and the website and keeps developing how the brand presents itself.
@canyoning_erleben
Daniel
Founder and owner of canyoning erleben. Daniel mainly looks after day-to-day operations, bookings and direct contact with guests.
@canyoning_erleben
Kris
When Kris isn't out in a gorge in his own time, he often joins camps and tours, creates content and also helped build the new website.
@krisiscanyoningOur guides
Experienced people, guides and friends who share our values – organised by region
Region
Allgäu
Rick
A carpenter through and through. He works as neatly in the canyon as in the workshop.
Markus
With his personal-trainer vibe, he gets the best out of everyone.
Larissa
Has been canyoning since a young age. In summer, she's part of the team.
Martin
An absolute hit on family tours – and quickly everyone's favourite.
Geoff
Geoff brings international experience and plenty of calm to the team.
Vero
Did the training with us and has been a permanent part of the team ever since.
Noah
Kayaker: in summer in the Allgäu, in winter on the rivers of South America.
Tom
Always one step ahead – exactly the kind of guide you can relax with.
Region
Ticino
Anna
A globetrotter with a passion for movement and rock. Happiest doing handstands or climbing – even on the Nose.
Mazze
Spends the winter on expeditions in the Himalayas. Brings a spirit of adventure and real big-mountain experience to the canyon.
Region
Austria
Martijn
A Dutchman who has made Austria his home and runs his own company. Often helps out.
Valle
I turn everyday life into an adventure! – with clear values and lots of energy behind it.
Yannick
Always good for a surprise – even a somersault in the car park.
Region
International friends and canyoning guides
Edgar / Madeira
Our contact on Madeira and always close to the action. Loves filming – and after a tour, there's often a little blockbuster.
@edgarlmc
Jorge / Portugal
An international instructor who travels the world to share his passion for canyoning. His home spot is Portugal – if you're there, he'll show you the best waterfalls.
@jorge_world.of.outdoor
Kike / northern Spain
Kike embodies the spirit of the Picos de Europa – passionate, experienced and always smiling. With him, every tour becomes a real nature experience.
@diverriver_aventura_en_picos
Abdulaziz / Oman
We met in Oman and he's been our reliable partner there ever since. A great contact if you want to go canyoning there – dependable, easy-going and by your side in the canyon.
@aldohli93
Justen / Taiwan
Go canyoning in Taiwan – with professional guides, tailored equipment and first-class service. He'll show you how to experience Taiwan's world-class canyons properly and safely.
@justcanyoning
Louis / Belgium
For three years, Louis was a permanent part of our team – reliable, calm and always focused on what matters. Now he's back in Belgium, but the moments we shared outdoors remain – strong, honest and unforgettable.
@louis.gisar
Yones / Iran
Our contact in Iran, who runs a canyoning school with high standards. He combines professional training with his own guesthouse for an authentic canyon experience.
@yonesmoradi1360
Malenka / Spain
Between the rock and flow of the Pyrenees, Malenka lives the vertical – strong, calm and connected to nature. For her, climbing, bodywork and mountains merge into a lifestyle you can feel the freedom in.
@miriam_malenka
Haydar / Turkey
Haydar lives canyoning with real passion and shares authentic insights straight from the canyon. He's especially happy to hear from international canyoners travelling in Turkey who want to connect.
@kanyoningturkiye
Johan / Costa Rica
Johan lives Costa Rica's pura vida spirit – passionate, calm and completely in his element in the canyon. With him, you experience nature, water and adventure in their purest form.
@johan_canyoner
Join an international network of canyoning guides
Are you a passionate guide looking for a strong network? Get in touch. If you want to share the uniqueness of gorges with respect for nature and people, you're in the right place.
@canyoning_erlebenWe only work with people who know our standards and share our attitude towards guests, nature and quality. Organising by region makes it even clearer where our guides work and what experience they bring.
Equipment & partners
Gear we rely on
Sandiline
Our black and yellow wetsuits have long become a trademark – tough, functional and instantly recognisable.
Edelrid
Safety equipment we trust every day in the canyon.
adidas
Specialist shoes for grip, stability and secure footing on wet and challenging ground.
Good equipment protects you, builds trust and improves the experience from the very first moment. For collaborations or partner enquiries, go to partners & collaborations.
Our base
The Canyoning Station Allgäu near Sonthofen
Our Canyoning Station Allgäu near Sonthofen is the central meeting point for your tours – a place to arrive, change, get ready and wind down afterwards.
With showers, common rooms and a relaxed atmosphere, it's much more than a logistical starting point: it's part of the whole experience and an important part of how we shape canyoning for our guests. You'll find more about the station on the page about the Canyoning Station.
What sets us apart
Personal, not generic
Grown over the years
Founded more than 10 years ago, canyoning erleben has grown step by step – from single tours to a varied range with camps and other formats.
A top provider in the Allgäu
With more than 600 reviews, we're one of the established and popular canyoning providers in the Allgäu.
A personal approach
With us, it's not about processing crowds but about honest advice, relaxed contact and mutual trust – from the first message to the tour.
Experience that gives you confidence
Our many years of canyoning practice, high standards and an experienced team make for strong experiences with substance and a safe setting.