Drau River Rafting is a self-guided rafting tour using standard rafts (3/5/8) to spend the day on the river with quiet stretches with picturesque beaches, meadows, mountains and small rapids.
- Fun
- Nature
- Privacy
| Included | Life jackets, paddles, 1x dry barrel/bag |
|---|---|
| Not included | Railway, Transportation |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Bring along | clothing adapted to the weather, dry spare clothing, shoes that may get wet, rain protection, sun protection, glasses strap, possibly a pocket knife, first-aid kit; NO glass bottles or cigarettes on the boat! |
| Participants | from 2 up to 100 Spectators free of charge |
| Requirements | 1. Watch online instructional video on our website 2. Download checklist 3. Swimming Skills |
| Important information | SELF-CHECKIN INSTRUCTIONS Boat pick-up with equipment: When you arrive at the river bridge, please go to the right side. That's where the boats are. 1. Your boat is at the bridge 2. Boat Sizes: S (No. 31-32, 41-42), M (No. 50-59), L (No. 80-89) 3. Unlock your boat. The lock code is on the ticket. 4. Check air from boat. It's supposed to be tough. 5. 1x dry barrel/dry bag, paddle and life jackets you will find trailer 6. Landing technique: diagonally against the current. Once on shore, jump out immediately and hold boat. This is how the landing succeeds perfectly. 7. Exit in Sachsenburg: ATTENTION CONSTRUCTION summer 2024! The exit has temorarly moved 500 Meters downstream. So after passing the ARCHIVE BRIDGE, keep right, about 3 meters away from the shore. After a long right river curve you will see our signs "DRAUBOOT" on a sandy beach with an island. Paddle to shore with all your might. 8. Return: Storing boats on the riverbank is prohibited! Please carry the boat 20 meters up and leave it on the field on the designated area. https://maps.app.goo.gl/geEGSkntGaqKwmZP8 Put paddles, life jackets in box, stack boats. Send a PHOTO of your boat via WhatsApp http://wa.me/4366475091450 or to info@draubootsvermietung.at 9. Return journey: The "Sachsenburg Markt" train station is only 5-10 walking distance minutes (upstream) from the exit. Trains run every hour. There are restaurants/cafes in the center of Sachsenburg. 10. Discounts: If you booked using the Carinthian Card discount code, please send us a photo of your Carinthian Card. WhatsApp http://wa.me/4366475091450 or by SMS +4366475091450 |
| Additional information | CHECKLIST_2024.pdfRIVERMAP_2024.pdf |
Venue
Berg 67, 9771 Berg im Drautal, Österreich
Offered by
EasyRaft Rentals Austria
Further information
Thanks to the flow speed of the water of approx. 10 km/h on the Upper Drau, paddling in our inflatable boats with little effort is well suited for the whole family and children. We are currently supplying the route Berg to Sachsenburg, a very nice section with a net travel time (without breaks) of approx. 3 hours (June/July/August), depending on water levels. In September/October the ride could take 1-2 hours longer due to water levels. The Drau still is an unregulated river where levels can vary depending on weather.
Boat pick-up is possible with self-check-in between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., return is possible until 8:00 p.m. After the tour you simply return the borrowed material (see instructions) and we will take care of the rest. Please note that we do not provide passenger transport. Paddling on the Drau is doable for everyone – assuming you have a bit of a sporting disposition. We are of course available to advise you on the tour. There is limited parking available in the boat rental area and we do not offer any. We recommend arriving by train, as it stops close to our entrances and exits. At the Berg and Sachsenburg Markt train stations you will find free Park + Ride parking spaces for rail customers.
Zum Glück hat mein Mann die Info-Videos genauestens angeschaut und sich auch anderweitig über Schlauchboot-Fahren auf Flüssen informiert. Wenn man so etwas noch nie gemacht hat, ist das nämlich nicht ganz ohne! Wir sind gut bis Sachsenburg durchgekommen. Nur einmal hat es uns bei einem Landungsversuch in das Gebüsch am Ufer getragen, wobei wir einen Hut und ein Paddel verloren haben. Das Paddel konnten wir wieder aus dem Wasser fischen, der Hut ist leider untergangen. Ansonsten hat es uns aber viel Spaß gemacht.
Das Pärchen, das ein paar Minuten nach uns gestartet war, hatte nicht soviel Glück. Die beiden sind bei einer Brücke zu nahe an den Pfeiler geraten und das Boot kenterte. Zum Glück konnten sich die beiden Dank der Rettungswesten ans Ufer retten. Sie blieben laut Bericht (https://feuerwehr.greifenburg.net/news/723/37/Bootsbergung-Draubr%C3%BCcke?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0bJjLepM_ap-443iXMLxvUBKcvMmn8PPT-CoHv29dlrKoTgLENIDm32ZY_aem_20TCU2nBF7JXcCI_xGeu1w) der Feuerwehr unverletzt und das Boot wurde gemeinsam mit ihren Habseligkeiten geborgen.
Für Anbindung mit dem Zug ist genial
