--- title: "Region Danube Upper Austria: Unique view points" url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/artikel/detail/1113/unique-view-points.html" description: Enjoy magnificent views on the Danube valley or on the wide hinterlands in the region Danube Upper Austria. date: 2014-08-20 modified: 2024-09-19 --- # Region Danube Upper Austria: Unique view points Unique view points ================== **The Danube region- exciting Danube valley and wide views** You like to enjoy panoramic views? Then you definitely should not miss the unique view points anlong the Danube. It does not matter if you like to hike the Donausteig or one of the additional hiking tours because there are many magnificent points from where you have breath taking views on the Danube valley and on the Danube hinterlands. Just make a picknick,let your gaze wander and delve into the Danube myth. ### Contact & Service **Danube Upper Austria** WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH, Tourismusverband Donauregion Oberösterreich Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone [+43 732 7277-888](tel:+437327277888) Fax machine +43 732 7277-804 E-Mail Web [www.donauregion.at/en](https://www.donauregion.at/en) ### Unique view points [ ![Panoramablick Thron](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Panoramablick Thron") Engelhartszell ### Panoramablick Thron Viewing point. Hiking trail "Trappistenrunde", approx. 12 km longViewing point “Panoramablick Thron” ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004075/panoramablick-thron.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH_Hochhauser Close copyright ![Ausblick von der Burgruine Haichenbach](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Ausblick von der Burgruine Haichenbach (© Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH_Hochhauser)") Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis ### Haichenbach Castle Ruins \- > For architecture and nature loversIn the year 1160 the once so important castle at the Donauschlinge is documented for the first time (brothers Otto and Wernher von "Eichenbach") . Since 1529 Haichenbach went to ruin. In later times even the name fell into oblivion. The… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/400366/haichenbach-castle-ruins.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Alois Ferihumer Close copyright ![Pyramide](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Pyramide (© Copyright: Alois Ferihumer)") St. Agatha ### Pyramid on the Etzing hill The pyramid on the Etzinger Hill is the finishing point of the hiking trail "Way to the self". The viewing pyramid in Sankt Agatha offers a beautiful panoramic view of Upper Austria, Bavaria and the Czech Republic. Under the motto "Ways to the ME", a hiking trail leads from the… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016516/pyramid-on-the-etzing-hill.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Johannes Kaindlstorfer Close copyright ![Kalvarienberg Kapelle](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Kalvarienberg Kapelle (© Copyright: Johannes Kaindlstorfer)") Haibach ob der Donau ### Kalvarienberg - höchste Erhebung mit einzigartigem Fernblick From the newly designed rest area on the Kalvarienberg you have a wonderful view from the Bohemian Forest to the Dachstein - at any time of the year and day! The Kalvarienberg is the highest elevation in the municipality (562 m) with a chapel. From the Kalvarienberg you have a… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016192/kalvarienberg-hoechste-erhebung-mit-einzigartigem-fernblick.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Johannes Kaindlstorfer Close copyright ![Burgruine Stauf](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Burgruine Stauf (© Copyright: Johannes Kaindlstorfer)") Haibach ob der Donau ### Stauf Castle Ruins Stauf Castle Ruins—a historic landmark featuring a keep with a view stretching far beyond the Eferding Basin. The name: “Stauf” is a Common Germanic term for “cup without a foot,” supplanted by the loanwords “Becher” and “Kelch. ” The Old Norse form “staup” refers to a depression… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/400110/stauf-castle-ruins.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Josef Eibl Close copyright ![Präsidentenstuhl](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Präsidentenstuhl (© Copyright: Josef Eibl)") Niederkappel ### Präsidentenstuhl Wonderful view of the Danube valley! The President's Chair is an unconventional seat made of oak wood, which sits high above the Danube directly on the "Dr Kirchschläger- Steig" theme trail and offers wonderful views of the Danube valley. The presidential chair is located in Haar… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/402424/praesidentenstuhl.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WGD Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![Panoramablick Paschinger Hügel](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Panoramablick Paschinger Hügel (© Copyright: WGD Tourismus GmbH)") Waldkirchen am Wesen ### Panoramablick Paschinger Hügel | Sauwald Panoramastraße Paschinger Hügl - view from the second highest elevation in the municipality of Waldkirchen am Wesen. At 600 metres above sea level, the Pasching hill towers high above the Danube and offers fabulous distant views. The church spires of 23 villages can be seen from this panoramic… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002331/panoramablick-paschinger-huegel-sauwald-panoramastrasse.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Gästeverein Neustift / Peter Podpera Close copyright ![Pühretstein](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Pühretstein (© Copyright: Gästeverein Neustift / Peter Podpera)") Neustift im Mühlkreis ### Panoramablick Pühretstein Welcome to the Donaublick Pühretstein. Panoramablick ins Donautal ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002340/panoramablick-puehretstein.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WGD Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![Panoramablick Rabenberg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Panoramablick Rabenberg (© Copyright: WGD Tourismus GmbH)") Enns ### Panoramablick Rabenberg . A lovely rest area invites you to linger and enjoy the fantastic view of the surrounding area. ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002341/panoramablick-rabenberg.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich_Projektkraft Close copyright ![Panoramablick Dichterstein](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Panoramablick Dichterstein (© Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich_Projektkraft)") Grein ### Panoramablick Dichterstein Panoramic view of Dichterstein near Grein. From the Dichterstein vantage point, you have a beautiful view of the Danube valley and Grein. ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002265/panoramablick-dichterstein.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Verein Grein Tourismus / Holzweber Close copyright ![Sonnenaufgang am Rastplatz Gobel](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Sonnenaufgang am Rastplatz Gobel (© Copyright: Verein Grein Tourismus / Holzweber)") Grein ### Rastplatz Gobelwarte Panoramic view of Gobelwarte near Grein. From the Gobelwarte rest area, you can enjoy a marvellous view over the Strudengau with its vast landscape. ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002319/rastplatz-gobelwarte.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Weissenbrunner Close copyright ![felsenreiter_23x22](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "felsenreiter_23x22 (© Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Weissenbrunner)") Waldhausen im Strudengau ### Predigtstuhl Beautiful viewpoint where you can see the Danubevalley. This viewpoint is located on the edge of Strudengau at an altitude of 520 m. From here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the narrow, stepped in a legend Danube Valley and on the opposite ruin Säbnich. The Strudengau counts… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/402177/predigtstuhl.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich_Projektkraft Close copyright ![Panoramablick Schwarze Wand](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Panoramablick Schwarze Wand (© Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich_Projektkraft)") St. Nikola an der Donau ### Panoramablick Schwarze Wand The stage of the Donausteig Grein - St. Nikola - Waldhausen takes you to various viewpoints, including the "Schwarze Wand" panoramic view. ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/natural-region-danube/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002342/panoramablick-schwarze-wand.html)