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title: Naturschutzgebiete an der österreichischen Donau
url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube.html"
description: Discover the natural diversity of the Danube Upper Austria region on a hike through nature reserves, Natura 2000 or FFH areas.
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date: 2014-08-20
modified: 2024-09-19
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# Naturschutzgebiete an der österreichischen Donau

![](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/b/csm_SchloegenerSchlingeHaibach08_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger_cb9139e06f.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger Oberes Donautal, Melanie Schillinger an der Schlögenerschlinge Haibach")

   ![](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/b/csm_SchloegenerSchlingeHaibach08_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger_1d18d5756a.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger Oberes Donautal, Melanie Schillinger an der Schlögenerschlinge Haibach")

 Natural space
Danube
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  © Open copyright  © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger Oberes Donautal, Melanie Schillinger an der Schlögenerschlinge Haibach Close copyright

Inside is everyday life, outside is recharging your batteries
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Steep bank slopes, fertile plains and rugged rocks - the Danube region in Upper Austria has so much to offer!

In the Upper Danube Valley it is the so-called Donauleiten that is worth climbing. From the top, the view of this breathtaking country is absolutely stunning. A look into the fertile Eferding basin shows fine fruits and vegetables thriving. In Strudengau, once the most feared spot on the Danube, the cliffs become more rugged and the Danube valley gets narrower.

Simply fabulous - nature on the Danube!

Facts Natural area
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- 170 kilometres of Danube river in Upper Austria
- Natural wonder [Danube Loop Schlögen](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002469/schloegener-donaublick-aussichtspunkt-rastplatz.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster")
- [9 nature reserves](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/nature-reserves.html)
- Over 1,000 kilometres of [Donausteig](https://www.donauregion.at/en/hiking-at-the-donausteig.html) hiking trails

 The Danube is a force of nature and sets body and soul in motion.

 [      ![](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/b/csm_Schl%C3%B6generSchlingeHaibach06_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_6__c80a196831.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Schlögener Schlinge, Donauschlinge, Schlögenerschlinge, Haibach")

Top natural sites

Shady forests, babbling brooks & breathtaking views

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/top-nature-highlights.html)  © Open copyright  © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Schlögener Schlinge, Donauschlinge, Schlögenerschlinge, Haibach Close copyright

 [      ![Gemini hat gesagt Zwei Freundinnen stehen glücklich auf der modernen Plattform am Heimkehrerkreuz in Waldhausen. Sie gneißen den herrlichen Ausblick über das weite Strudengau und die sanften, grünen Hügelketten, während die frische Mühlviertler Luft ihre Sinne belebt.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/1/csm_HeimkehrerkreuzWaldhausen3_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichKuscheiart_d0f17463ba.jpg "Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/Kuscheiart Freundinnen auf dem Heimkehrerkreuz Waldhausen")

Viewpoints

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/artikel/detail/1113/unique-view-points.html)  © Open copyright  © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/Kuscheiart Freundinnen auf dem Heimkehrerkreuz Waldhausen Close copyright

 [      ![Römerblick Schlögener Donauschlinge](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/e/csm_SchloegenerDonauschlingeDrohne01_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHKaindlstorfer_176c8ec895.jpg "WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHKaindlstorfer Donau Image, Römerblick Schlögener Donauschlinge")

Natural wonder Danube Loop Schlögen

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002469/schloegener-donaublick-aussichtspunkt-rastplatz.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster")  © Open copyright  © WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHKaindlstorfer Donau Image, Römerblick Schlögener Donauschlinge Close copyright

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Nature conservation initiatives in the Danube region
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The Danube region is not only a setting for breathtaking landscapes, but also a habitat for so many animal and plant species. Many initiatives are committed to protecting this wonderful natural area and preserving it for its inhabitants.

 [  © Open copyright  © Duck on the Danube Cycle Path near Grein © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erber Close copyright

      ![Duck on the Danube Cycle Path near Grein © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erber](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/a/csm_Grein_Rad_DSC8905_2s_WGD_Donau_Ober%C3%B6sterreich_Tourismus_GmbH-Erber_2b48d7f81b.jpg "Duck on the Danube Cycle Path near Grein © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erber")

 Protected areas

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 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/nature-reserves.html)