Schlögener Schlinge
A dramatic near-U-turn of the Danube in an Austrian gorge, with the Schlögen viewpoint offering a panoramic overview.
The Schlögen Bend lies in Upper Austria, about 40 km from Passau, and is the most spectacular meander on the Danube. Hard granite forced the river to turn sharply, nearly 180 degrees, creating two U-shaped bends in the gorge. The classic viewpoint is the Schlögen Viewpoint (Schlögener Blick), reached by a 30- to 40-minute uphill walk along a forest path from the village of Schlögen. The bend is also a highlight of the Danube Cycle Path between Passau and Linz, and ferries link the two banks. From Passau it is about 45 minutes by car, or you can pass it on a cruise heading toward Linz.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Engelszell Abbey
- Dreiflüsseeck (Ortspitze)
- Inn Promenade & Schaiblingsturm
- Mariahilf Pilgrimage Church
- Veste Oberhaus
- Danube Three Rivers Cruise
- Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
- Glass Museum Passau