--- title: Europaschutzgebiet Oberes Donau- und Aschachtal url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026743/europaschutzgebiet-oberes-donau-und-aschachtal.html" description: "Between Hofkirchen in Bavaria and Aschach in Upper Austria, the Danube flows through one of its longest through valleys. The river has dug up to 300 metres deep into the subsoil. Original hillside forests covering a total area of 72 square kilometres are grouped together in Upper Austria as the \"Upper Danube and Aschach Valley European Nature Reserve\"." date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Europaschutzgebiet Oberes Donau- und Aschachtal Europaschutzgebiet Oberes Donau- und Aschachtal ================================================= Aschach an der Donau, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/226053/3F194A2543DA11FE72FAFB257535C76D7A82F61A3AB0A6B0C0F15A1E6BA67645/oberes-donau-und-aschachtalaufgestautes-oberes-donautal-mit-kraftwerk-jochensteinc-grims-franzweb.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/226054/8777883FE1F3D41D625B7C5249E355EAFD0F02B1BF955843AC6DE7582DCED3C9/oberes-donau-und-aschachtaldie-metzgerwiesen-bei-waldkirchenc-grims-franzweb.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/226055/B29388F37C1FFAD02272BA18BC007080D55188AC897058301BC4D104CC9C6D9B/oberes-donau-und-aschachtalnebelbildung-im-oberen-donautalc-grims-franzweb.jpg) © Open copyright © Franz Grims Close copyright [ ![Upper Danube and Aschach Valley European Nature Reserve in Aschach an der Donau: A picturesque landscape with a large reservoir or river surrounded by wooded mountains. In the centre of the picture is an imposing building, presumably a hydroelectric power station or dam. Small villages can be recognised on the surrounding hills. The scene conveys a peaceful and tranquil impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/226053/3F194A2543DA11FE72FAFB257535C76D7A82F61A3AB0A6B0C0F15A1E6BA67645/oberes-donau-und-aschachtalaufgestautes-oberes-donautal-mit-kraftwerk-jochensteinc-grims-franzweb.jpg "© Franz Grims") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/226053/3F194A2543DA11FE72FAFB257535C76D7A82F61A3AB0A6B0C0F15A1E6BA67645/oberes-donau-und-aschachtalaufgestautes-oberes-donautal-mit-kraftwerk-jochensteinc-grims-franzweb.jpg) © Open copyright © Franz Grims Close copyright [ ![Upper Danube and Aschach Valley European nature reserve in Aschach an der Donau: A landscape with a wide, green meadow that stretches out in rolling hills. Dense forests can be seen in the background, framing the surroundings. The atmosphere is idyllic and peaceful.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/226054/8777883FE1F3D41D625B7C5249E355EAFD0F02B1BF955843AC6DE7582DCED3C9/oberes-donau-und-aschachtaldie-metzgerwiesen-bei-waldkirchenc-grims-franzweb.jpg "© Franz Grims") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/226054/8777883FE1F3D41D625B7C5249E355EAFD0F02B1BF955843AC6DE7582DCED3C9/oberes-donau-und-aschachtaldie-metzgerwiesen-bei-waldkirchenc-grims-franzweb.jpg) © Open copyright © Franz Grims Close copyright [ ![Upper Danube and Aschach Valley European nature reserve in Aschach an der Donau: a vast, mountainous landscape can be seen, shrouded in mist. Green forests and vegetation cover the hills, while mountain peaks appear in the distance. The picture conveys a tranquil, idyllic atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/226055/B29388F37C1FFAD02272BA18BC007080D55188AC897058301BC4D104CC9C6D9B/oberes-donau-und-aschachtalnebelbildung-im-oberen-donautalc-grims-franzweb.jpg "© Franz Grims") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/226055/B29388F37C1FFAD02272BA18BC007080D55188AC897058301BC4D104CC9C6D9B/oberes-donau-und-aschachtalnebelbildung-im-oberen-donautalc-grims-franzweb.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Aschach an der Donau 4082 Aschach an der Donau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aschach%20an%20der%20Donau%2C%204082%20Aschach%20an%20der%20Donau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Aschach%20an%20der%20Donau%2C%204082%20Aschach%20an%20der%20Donau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.402596765811694&lon=14.00731086730957&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Between Hofkirchen in Bavaria and Aschach in Upper Austria, the Danube flows through one of its longest through valleys. The river has dug up to 300 metres deep into the subsoil. Original hillside forests covering a total area of 72 square kilometres are grouped together in Upper Austria as the "Upper Danube and Aschach Valley European Nature Reserve". On the slopes of the "Donauleiten" and in the side valley of the Aschach, which flows in from the south, forests grow that are extremely rare in Europe in this composition. The protected area includes 450 hectares of mixed ravine and slope forests and 750 hectares of oak-hornbeam forests. The upper slope regions are mostly dominated by beech forests. Near Passau, in the municipality of Freinberg, the last remaining alluvial forests in this region are also protected. These extensive, near-natural forests are an invaluable refuge for rare animal species such as the black stork, eagle owl and stag beetle. Strict protection means that this habitat is protected from commercial utilisation and can gradually develop back into a primeval forest. A paradise that also gives people the chance to relax and experience nature, for example when hiking on the network of paths of the Donausteig, which gently opens up the region with the stages of the main route and its circular paths. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Europaschutzgebiet Oberes Donau- und Aschachtal** Aschach an der Donau 4082 Aschach an der Donau --- **Contact person** Marktgemeinde Aschach an der Donau Abelstraße 44 4082 Aschach an der Donau Phone +43 7273 6355Show no. E-Mail [gemeinde@aschach-donau.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")