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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Upper Austria

Upper Austria’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Upper Austria. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 7, 2025

Schlögener Schlinge

Of course one of the highlights on the Danube Cycle Path. Definitely go up to the viewpoint. But be careful: the path is very steep and rocky (partly loose scree) …

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Steinerberg Danube Loop 🏞️

The Danube bike trail EuroVelo 6 hugs the river and closely follows around the horseshoe bend. An excellent car-free quiet bike trail. An overview of the tight turn can be …

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Dreiländereck Monument Germany–Austria–Czech Republic

The border triangle has a very special flair. With a few steps you can cross the respective border and "get a foothold" in Germany, the Czech Republic or Austria.

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Vorderer Gosausee

From this location, you will find the perfect postcard motif: Still the lake lies at your feet and the gray mountains and the blue sky are picturesquely reflected in the water. Still beautiful for the hundredth time.

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Laudachsee

Pure mountain idyll - glittering water, green meadows and beyond the rugged towering summit of Katzenstein. The cozy Gasthof Ramsauer Alm is located on a small hill above the lake. …

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South Shore of Lake Attersee

The Attersee enchants with its blue water, over which you can let your gaze wander while cycling. Especially in the hot summer months, you want to jump into the clear …

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Drachenwand

Via ferrata with difficulty C / D (alternative route via a rope bridge, then maximum C). Insurance could be better in part - the entrance over the (in the summer …

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High Dachstein

In good weather very crowded. The best thing is when you come across the Simonyhütte and before the first gondola at the entrance. If there is not much going on, abseiling from the summit is recommended.

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Steineck Summit Cross

Beautiful view of the Traunstein and the Totes Gebirge.

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Haugstein Summit (895 m)

The Haugstein is with 895 meters the highest mountain of the Sauwald and the entire Donausteig. On the wooded ridge you will find individual granite blocks. Pick a suitable stone for a little breather.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Upper Austria

Schlögener Schlinge

Steinerberg Danube Loop 🏞️

Dreiländereck Monument Germany–Austria–Czech Republic

Vorderer Gosausee

Laudachsee

South Shore of Lake Attersee

Drachenwand

High Dachstein

Steineck Summit Cross

Haugstein Summit (895 m)

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