--- title: Sauwald Panoramastrasse url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430023200/sauwald-panoramastrasse.html" description: "The Sauwald forest towers high above the Upper Danube Valley and offers marvellous views of the Danube, which gently flows through the landscape here. 15 of these magnificent vantage points between Passau and the \"Naturwunda\" Schlögener Schlinge can be found along the Sauwald Panoramastrasse, a 50-kilometre-long high-altitude trail above the southern Donauleiten. Marvel at the wooden sculptures by sculptor Michael Lauss at the panoramic stations, linger on the cosy seats, look down on the Danube scenery and enjoy the distant views from the Czech border across nearby Bavaria to the Salzkammergut! The Sauwald Panorama Road runs for around 50 km through a total of six municipal areas (St. Agatha, Waldkirchen am Wesen, St. Aegidi, Engelhartszell, Vichtenstein, Esternberg).More information at www.donauregion.at/sauwaldpanoramastrasseTHE DANUBE REGION - SIMPLY FABULOUS!CULINARY DELIGHTS ON THE SAUWALD PANORAMA ROUTEROMAN HERITAGE IN THE DANUBE VALLEY" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Sauwald Panoramastrasse Sauwald Panoramastrasse ========================= Esternberg, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/221445/8C25E43455D80FF60FE20568376184B8CA507F2A40EB1CBCA2D167A5A951AAB7/panoramablickdonautal.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/221446/D7C9FBCCA7C2C01BBEF5C040F35EB056A63F0E43768570C73F51EF0849B2EBCF/44-blick.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/221447/4FD7EB950040A7026E41248E74CAD9D4A079914575B6047A357B533E8EE0A864/panoramablick-paschinger-huegel-sauwaldpanoramastrasse.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Donau OÖ. Close copyright [ ![Sauwald Panoramastrasse in Esternberg: A group of cyclists ride along a country road through a green, hilly landscape. They are wearing colourful sportswear and cycle helmets. Wooded mountains can be seen in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221445/8C25E43455D80FF60FE20568376184B8CA507F2A40EB1CBCA2D167A5A951AAB7/panoramablickdonautal.jpg "© WGD Donau OÖ.") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221445/8C25E43455D80FF60FE20568376184B8CA507F2A40EB1CBCA2D167A5A951AAB7/panoramablickdonautal.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD. Donau OÖ Close copyright [ ![Sauwald Panoramastrasse in Esternberg: A leafy tree dominates the picture. In front of it is a paved square with a small fountain in the centre. The surrounding area is surrounded by hedges and other green plants.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221446/D7C9FBCCA7C2C01BBEF5C040F35EB056A63F0E43768570C73F51EF0849B2EBCF/44-blick.jpg "© WGD. Donau OÖ") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221446/D7C9FBCCA7C2C01BBEF5C040F35EB056A63F0E43768570C73F51EF0849B2EBCF/44-blick.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Weissenbrunner Close copyright [ ![Sauwald Panoramastrasse in Esternberg: a scenic viewing platform with picnic tables, chairs and an astronomical telescope. The view sweeps over a green, hilly landscape to the horizon, where the sky stretches out with white clouds.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221447/4FD7EB950040A7026E41248E74CAD9D4A079914575B6047A357B533E8EE0A864/panoramablick-paschinger-huegel-sauwaldpanoramastrasse.jpg "© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Weissenbrunner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221447/4FD7EB950040A7026E41248E74CAD9D4A079914575B6047A357B533E8EE0A864/panoramablick-paschinger-huegel-sauwaldpanoramastrasse.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Donau OÖ. Close copyright [ ![Sauwald Panoramastrasse in Esternberg: A large building with traditional architecture, embedded in a green landscape. The roof is dark and has a striking shape. In front of it stretches a stony path on which a person can be seen.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221448/F963DD59E0F24EFEC43F8D2F1CD5BBBD08C667C25A9F5AABB2744EA3FB40A68D/panoramablickpyramideetzing-stagatha.jpg "© WGD Donau OÖ.") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221448/F963DD59E0F24EFEC43F8D2F1CD5BBBD08C667C25A9F5AABB2744EA3FB40A68D/panoramablickpyramideetzing-stagatha.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Donau OÖ. Close copyright [ ![Sauwald Panoramastrasse in Esternberg: A rural setting with green trees. There are two people, a woman and a man, sitting on a bench or bench and appear to be talking. The background is somewhat obscured by the trees, but you can make out a mountain landscape in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/221449/B9BF9C34D4B5A26B56BF22F0A000D350DADE4F9CE5C36667238FCEC83B61BFDD/panoramablickmoarfelsen-staegidi.jpg "© WGD Donau OÖ.") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/221449/B9BF9C34D4B5A26B56BF22F0A000D350DADE4F9CE5C36667238FCEC83B61BFDD/panoramablickmoarfelsen-staegidi.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sauwald Panoramastrasse 4092 Esternberg [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sauwald%20Panoramastrasse%2C%204092%20Esternberg "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Sauwald%20Panoramastrasse%2C%204092%20Esternberg "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.42526&lon=13.84076&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Sauwald forest towers high above the Upper Danube Valley and offers marvellous views of the Danube, which gently flows through the landscape here. 15 of these magnificent vantage points between Passau and the "Naturwunda" Schlögener Schlinge can be found along the Sauwald Panoramastrasse, a 50-kilometre-long high-altitude trail above the southern Donauleiten. Marvel at the wooden sculptures by sculptor Michael Lauss at the panoramic stations, linger on the cosy seats, look down on the Danube scenery and enjoy the distant views from the Czech border across nearby Bavaria to the Salzkammergut! The Sauwald Panorama Road runs for around 50 km through a total of six municipal areas (St. Agatha, Waldkirchen am Wesen, St. Aegidi, Engelhartszell, Vichtenstein, Esternberg). More information at www.donauregion.at/sauwaldpanoramastrasse THE DANUBE REGION - SIMPLY FABULOUS! CULINARY DELIGHTS ON THE SAUWALD PANORAMA ROUTE ROMAN HERITAGE IN THE DANUBE VALLEY 01) Panoramic view Pyrawang - Municipality of Esternberg 02) Panoramic view of Vichtenstein - municipality of Vichtenstein 03) Panoramic view Untergriesbach - Municipality of Vichtenstein 04) Panoramic view of Kasten - municipality of Vichtensten 05) Panoramic view of Bavaria - municipality of Engelhartszell 06) Panoramic view of the Danube valley - municipality of St. Aegidi 07) Panoramic view of Engelhartszell - municipality of Engelhartszell 08) Panoramic view of Moarfelsen - municipality of St. Aegidi 09) Panoramic view of Rannariedl - municipality of St. Aegidi 10) Pankraz chapel - municipality of St. Aegidi 11) Four-quarter view - municipality of Waldkirchen am Wesen 12) Panoramic view of Paschinger Hügl - municipality of Waldkirchen am Wesen 13) Panoramic view of Pyramid Etzing - municipality of St. Agatha 14) Panoramic view Steinhügel - municipality of St.Agatha 15) Panoramic view Revita - Municipality of St.Agatha [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Sauwald Panoramastrasse** Sauwald Panoramastrasse 4092 Esternberg Phone +43 732 7277 - 888Show no. 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