Historic Centre of Salzburg – Salzburg Cathedral loop from Festungsbahn Talstation

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Historic Centre of Salzburg – Salzburg Cathedral loop from Festungsbahn Talstation

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Historic Centre of Salzburg – Salzburg Cathedral loop from Festungsbahn Talstation

04:20

11.9km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Historisches Zentrum der Stadt Salzburg

Waypoints

Start point

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245 m

Salzburg Kapitelplatz

Highlight • Monument

The Domplatz is one of the venues at the Salzburg Festival. You can find more information at: salzburgerfestspiele.at/l/domplatz.

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488 m

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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598 m

Goldgasse, Salzburg

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.19 km

View over the Salzach River towards Salzburg’s Old Town

Highlight • Viewpoint

Salzburg lies romantically with the Salzach at your feet. The view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress is also terrific.

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1.94 km

View of Salzburg from the Bayerische Aussicht viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Salzburg Neustadt.

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2.65 km

Kapuzinerberg Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small mountain with a beautiful view

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6.03 km

Heubergblick

Viewpoint

6.40 km

Kühberg

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9.82 km

View of Salzburg from Kapuzinerberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Franziskischlössl is a small angled and worth seeing castle whose panoramic terrace offers a great view of western Salzburg. The names of the surrounding mountains are listed on a notice board.

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11.6 km

Salzburg Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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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