The best running trails around Kapuzinerberg

Salzburg is beautiful

There are paths that lead not only to a destination, but also to another time. The climb to the Franziskischlössl on the Kapuzinerberg is one such path. Up above, where Salzburg's rooftops glitter and the Alps appear like a painted backdrop, lies a place that doesn't boast – it waits. The Schlössl, a defiant fortified structure dating from 1629, sits on the mountain ridge like a forgotten fairy tale, as if someone had interrupted it mid-sentence and hadn't continued writing since. No souvenir shop, no drone of an audio guide – just silent walls, weathered plaster, and a castle courtyard where dandelions peek out from between the gravel. In the shade of old trees, wooden tables and simple beer benches stand – you sit as if you were sitting in the memory of a city. When open, the garden serves nothing more and nothing less than what a summer day requires: a cool drink, a small meal, a place with a view and peace and quiet. When it's closed, there's still a drinks machine that stoically does its job like a forgotten knight of service.

In contrast to many "official" monuments, which are always erected in honor of famous personalities – usually from the fields of culture, society, or politics – here we encounter a statue that does not depict a specific person. The artist conceived his figure as very dynamic; everything about it is in motion: the wide stride as well as the arms swung back and forth.

Here you can relax and the House of Nature is also nearby.

Capuchin Monastery & Capuchin Church, Salzburg The Capuchin Monastery and Capuchin Church in Salzburg were built in the most prominent location imaginable: on a rocky outcrop of the Kapuzinerberg, named after the monastery, which was originally known as Imberg (and is still called that today). There are two routes leading to the Capuchin Monastery: One is via the Imbergstiege, which begins at Steingasse. This is a romantic, albeit steep, staircase that also leads past the small church of St. Johannes im Berg. The "St. John's Church" is overlooked by many visitors to Salzburg; however, it is a Baroque gem with Rococo-style interiors, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is said to have played. The little church on the Imberg was first documented in the 14th century. It received its current Baroque decoration under Prince Archbishop Max Gandolf. The other route to the Capuchin Monastery leads via the Prügelweg (Way of the Cross) with its Stations of the Cross. It begins at an archway at Linzergasse 14. Along the Prügelweg, you'll see remnants of the old city walls, a fortified gate tower, and six chapels depicting scenes from the Stations of the Cross. The Prügelweg ends at a crucifixion group located directly between the Capuchin Monastery and the Paschinger Schlössl (Pasching Castle). The latter is also known as the Zweigvilla (Branch Villa) because the famous writer stayed there when he was in Salzburg. A small memorial in front of the Capuchin Monastery commemorates Stefan Zweig, who committed suicide with his wife in Petropolis, Brazil, in 1942. Text / Source: TSG Tourismus Salzburg GmbH, Auerspergstraße 6, Salzburg https://visit-salzburg.net/deutsch/sehenswuerdig/kapuzinerkloster.htm

The sculpture offers an inspiring stop along your jogging route. It is a sculpture by Helge Leiberg called "Southwards". The dynamic pose of the statue conveys a sense of movement and elegance that perfectly suits your run.

This area is incredibly beautiful. We love coming here.

Great view over Salzburg to the Alps.