Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint
Haibach ob der Donau, Austria
The famous U-bend of the Danube seen from the Schlögener Blick above the river. Park in Schlögen and walk up the signed forest path, allowing about 40 minutes.
The Schlögener Blick in Haibach ob der Donau in Upper Austria is a viewpoint over the Schlögener Schlinge, a Danube loop where the river turns through about 180 degrees. Two tongues of hard granite give the valley its horseshoe shape. The village of Schlögen lies in the bend of the river.
From Schlögen, the CICONIA circular trail leads about 2 kilometres, roughly 30 minutes, to the Schlögener Blick, finishing through woods with some steep climbing. The whole circuit is about 11 kilometres long and also takes in the viewpoints at Au and Steinerner Felsen. If you come by car, there is a small car park at Schlögenleiten with about 10 spaces. From Linz it is around 35 kilometres via the B127, B130 and B131, from Passau about 40 kilometres via the B130. For a more relaxed trip, take the summer excursion boat between Passau and Linz, which stops at Schlögen, or ride the Danube cycle path. The view is best on a clear day.
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- Haibach ob der Donau, Austria
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 48.4262, 13.8795
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping SchlögenCampsite1 km from Schlögen Danube loop viewpointCaravansDrinking water
- Camping PumbergerCampsite1 km from Schlögen Danube loop viewpointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- KaiserhofCampsite8 km from Schlögen Danube loop viewpointTentsCaravans
- Camping PuchnerCampsite18 km from Schlögen Danube loop viewpointTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
- Camping KohlbachmühleCampsite20 km from Schlögen Danube loop viewpointTentsCaravansElectricity
- HofmühleMotorhome stopover23 km from Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint · 48 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint?
Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint is in Haibach ob der Donau, Austria, at GPS 48.4262, 13.8795. It is about 25 km from Aigen-Schlägl.
Can you camp near Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Schlögen, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint?
Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Danube through Upper Austria: Passau to Melk.
What is there to see near Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pöstlingberg (30 km), St. Florian Abbey (44 km), Mauthausen Memorial (50 km) and Český Krumlov (54 km).
When is the best time to visit Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)