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Salzburg

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Salzburg Cathedral loop from Universität Salzburg - Unipark

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Austria
Salzburg

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Salzburg Cathedral loop from Universität Salzburg - Unipark

Moderate

4.7

(15)

71

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View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Salzburg Cathedral loop from Universität Salzburg - Unipark

02:57

10.7km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Historisches Zentrum der Stadt Salzburg

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

1.19 km

View of Schloss Leopoldskron and Leopoldskroner Weiher

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The picturesque Leopoldskron Palace is only a few minutes' walk from Salzburg's old town and is known worldwide as the former family seat of a Prince Archbishop and as the original location for the film "Sound of Music".

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1.82 km

Moorwiesen bei den St.Peter-Weihern

Nature Reserve

4.73 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

5.05 km

Augustiner Gate (Mönchsberg)

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In 1622 and 1623, Prince Archbishop Paris Count Lodron had cathedral master builder Santino Solari build the Augustinerpforte, together with the lowest defensive level, on the upper defensive level above …

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5

5.64 km

There are some places from which one has a great view of or over Salzburg. Definitely recommend the Kapuzinerberg or the fortress.

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6

5.78 km

Bürgerwehr Mönchsberg

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There were fortifications on the Mönchsberg as early as the 13th century. At the narrowest point of the mountain there was a defensive wall with a crenellated crown, which was …

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7

6.76 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

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At the saddle of the Mönchsberg you have the Salzburg Fortress directly in front of you, which rises majestically over the Salzach.

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8

7.49 km

St. Peter’s Abbey Church, Salzburg

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St. Peter's Abbey, Salzburg
St. Peter's Abbey - Salzburg Archabbey
St. Peter's Abbey was founded in the 7th century and is considered the oldest existing monastery in the German-speaking world. …

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9

7.76 km

Salzburg Cathedral

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In a devastating fire in 1598, the original cathedral of the city of Salzburg was so badly damaged that it decided to build a new building. After a construction period …

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10

7.85 km

View of the Hohensalzburg Fortress

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Highly recommended... if you visit, you will be one of around 1 million people every year. Can so many be wrong about its beauty?

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10.7 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.17 km

3.42 km

2.69 km

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

2.91 km

1.69 km

806 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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