KONSTANZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Paddle the Bodanrück: From Wallhausen to the wild Marienschlucht in a 7–12‑person team canoe
A guided canoe tour operated by La Canoa — Wallhausen to the Marienschlucht and back, a 4–6 hour outing with a beach break and trained guides.
Paddle the Bodanrück: From Wallhausen to the wild Marienschlucht in a 7–12‑person team canoe.
Experience the breadth of the Bodanrück as the shoreline drops into the lake: this guided canoe tour runs from the Strandbad Wallhausen past harbor structures and the Teufelstisch, skirting dense wooded slopes to the romantically wild Marienschlucht where a relaxed break and swim await before returning to the start.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bodanrück’s steep shores and forested flanks
The route skims schroffe Steilhänge and moves along densely wooded mountain flanks, offering a close-up sense of the land dropping into the lake.
A paddle past the Teufelstisch to a secluded beach
Paddlers pass the Teufelstisch and continue along largely unspoiled shorelines to a small beach at the Marienschlucht where the group makes a leisurely rest and swim stop.
Team canoes, trained guides, and provisions included
The tour is guided by trained instructors and uses team canoes that hold multiple paddlers; basic equipment and safety kit are provided so groups can focus on the scenery and the break at the Marienschlucht.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Starting from the Kanustation at Wallhausen, the group paddles as a unit in team canoes along bays and wooded flanks, pauses for a midday break and possible swim at the small beach in the Marienschlucht, then returns to the launch — total outing time is planned around a half day so the pace balances paddling with downtime.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this guided tour suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tour begins at 10:00 and lasts approximately 4–6 hours including a lunch break; pure paddling time is about 3 hours.
Bring a packed lunch and a filled water bottle; the kiosk at the Marienschlucht is closed due to the hiking-closure.
The operator supplies boats, paddles, life jackets, dry barrels and, if needed, rain ponchos.
A 20% deposit is required at booking; the remainder is due within one week after the tour. A weather-based cancellation option exists up to 3 days prior; force majeure rules apply.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the Marienschlucht accessible despite the hiking closure?
Yes — although the hiking path is closed, the group can land at the small beach by canoe and enjoy the area from the water.
What should participants bring to the tour?
Participants should bring a packed lunch and a filled water bottle because the on-site kiosk is closed due to the path closure.
What equipment is provided?
The operator provides boats, paddles, life jackets, dry barrels and, if needed, rain ponchos; trained guides lead the tour.
What are the payment and cancellation terms?
A 20% deposit is taken at booking and the remainder is due within a week after the tour. There is a weather cancellation option up to 3 days before the tour; the deposit is retained in that case.
What happens if participants cancel or conditions become hazardous?
Up to three participants can cancel free of charge if notice arrives at least three days before the tour and minimum numbers remain met; if the tour is canceled for weather or force majeure (e.g., thunderstorm, heavy rain, wind over 3 Bft.), the tour does not need to be paid and only the deposit is retained to cover prior effort.
How long is the paddling portion?
The total tour duration is 4–6 hours including the lunch break; pure paddling time is about 3 hours.