The Devil's Gorge should only be navigated by experienced kayakers. This section has plenty of drops and cataracts.
River section E, difficulty level: V+
Very demanding. The difficulty level changes depending on the water level from WW V to impassable.
Please be sure to inspect beforehand and watch out for dangerous undercuts and hazards.
BE CAREFUL OF LIFE-THREATENING SIPHONS.
OBSERVE THE CURRENT RIVER INFORMATION.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Use of all river sections is at your own risk.
The difficulty levels refer to medium water level.
Paddling the Saalach with inflatable rowing boats is forbidden. Navigation signs (e.g. general prohibition of passage at power plants, etc.) must be observed.
You can find the current water levels HERE
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Lofer Teufelssteg - Devil's Gorge - Lofer Au
Teufelssteg
Ein- & Ausstiegsstelle Au (Marina)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By bus line 260 (timetable) to the St. Martin Lufteinstein stop
Directions
Via B178 or B311 to Lofer. The entry point is at the Devil's Bridge
Parking
At the large parking lot next to the Salzburger Saalachtal Tourist Board (free of charge)
Coordinates
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Equipment
Canoe equipment
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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