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Historic Centre of Salzburg – View of Hohensalzburg Fortress loop from Salzburg

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Austria

Salzburg

Historic Centre of Salzburg – View of Hohensalzburg Fortress loop from Salzburg

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Historic Centre of Salzburg – View of Hohensalzburg Fortress loop from Salzburg

01:06

4.12km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Historisches Zentrum der Stadt Salzburg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.76 km

Old market

Highlight • Historical Site

The statue at the top of the fountain column represents Saint Florian and was created as the youngest part of today's fountain in 1734 by Josef Anton Paffinger. Saint Florian, …

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1.83 km

The Goldgasse in Salzburg is located in the heart of Salzburg's old town and connects the Residenzplatz with the Alter Markt. The goldsmiths and handicraft businesses based there gave the romantic alley its name.

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1.98 km

Residence Square with Residence Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Nice way to cool down after a tiring walk to the fortress. For many tourists, the fountain also serves as a fountain of fortune - at least judging by the coins in the fountain.

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2.06 km

Historic Centre of Salzburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Salzburg's Old Town is unparalleled. Countless beautiful buildings and alleyways stand alongside impressive structures such as Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter's Abbey Church, and, as the highlight, Hohensalzburg Fortress, which towers majestically above everything and can be seen from almost everywhere.

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2.35 km

Mozart's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

W. A. Mozart was born on January 27th, 1756 in the "Hagenauer Haus" at Getreidegasse 9 in Salzburg. Today, Mozart's birthplace is one of the most visited museums in Austria.

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2.53 km

View of Salzburg's Old Town and Hohensalzburg Fortress from the Salzach River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the opposite side of the Salzach there are wonderful views of the old town and the Hohensalzburg fortress.

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2.74 km

Marko-Feingold Footbridge

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Hohensalzburg Fortress (built between 1060 and 1088)
It is often described as the largest fortification in Central Europe, it is known as a bulwark in a prominent location, and tourists …

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2.80 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

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Great view of the city and castle.

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4.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.36 km

571 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

33°C

17°C

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Historic Centre of Salzburg – View of Hohensalzburg Fortress loop from Salzburg

Old market

Goldgasse, Salzburg

Residence Square with Residence Fountain

Historic Centre of Salzburg

Mozart's Birthplace

View of Salzburg's Old Town and Hohensalzburg Fortress from the Salzach River

Marko-Feingold Footbridge

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

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