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Canyoning

Canyoning means travelling through canyons using rappelling, climbing, sliding, swimming or wading. Route choice, water level, rope skills, equipment and group or guide safety are central.

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Classification

Category Outdoor sport

Family Outdoor Sport

Level Main sport

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Guided or club-based canyon route with rope and water passages.

Geeignet für Suitable for sure-footed outdoor people who want to combine water, rock and height responsibly.

Cost Medium to high: a guided trip with rental gear is the sensible start. Own wetsuit/rope kit, courses, travel and guide/club costs. Canyoning guide, outdoor school, alpine-club/canyon group. Do not start alone or without water-level/weather checks.

First progress First guided trip immediately; independent trips need training.

Fitness level medium to high

Was du brauchst

guide or experienced group
helmet
harness
wetsuit
canyoning shoes
rope skills

First steps

book guided beginner trip
fit gear
learn rappel commands
check weather
know exits

Certified guide, outdoor school, canyoning club or ICA-adjacent training group.

Check water level, weather, cold water, rockfall, jumps and retreat options before entry.

Weitere Angaben

Tags outdoor, water, wasser, canyoning, canyoneering, ropes, gorge, outdoor-sport

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Travel through a canyon safely via sliding, climbing, swimming, wading and rappelling.

Teilnehmer

Small group with guide or trained group.

Teamgröße

By route, guide and safety standard.

Spielfeld

Natural canyon with watercourse, rock drops and exits.

Dauer

Several hours to day trip.

Wertung

No standard point scoring.

Gewinnbedingung

Safe rule-compliant passage rather than win format.

Ausrüstung

helmet
harness
wetsuit
ropes
canyoning shoes

Wichtige Regelpunkte

missing protection
ignoring guide commands
jumping without clearance
ignoring weather/water-level risk

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

International Canyoning Association (ICA)

About ICA International Canyoning Association · association-guide · medium
The Ultimate Canyoning Gear Guide Mountain Equipment · gear-guide · medium
Guide to Canyoneering BikeHike Adventures · beginner-guide · medium