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

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

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

01:51

6.51km

150m

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.13 km for 692 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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998 m

View of Salzburg from the Hohensalzburg Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

The best view is from the fortress. Here you can see the city on both sides of the Salzach particularly beautifully.

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2.87 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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3.32 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress from the Richterhöhe

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The judge's height is with 507 meters the highest elevation of the Mönchsberg in Salzburg. On top of the ridge you can admire the restored remains of the original fortifications. …

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5.42 km

Getreidegasse (Grain Lane)

Highlight • Historical Site

Characteristic of the architecture of the houses in the Getreidegasse are the beautiful house portals and windows, which are smaller from the first floor. In addition, the old houses are …

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5.52 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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6.07 km

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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6.15 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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6.24 km

Mozartplatz & Monument

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Mozartplatz & Mozart Monument, Salzburg
The Mozartplatz is located in the center of Salzburg's Old Town, in the immediate vicinity of Residenzplatz and Salzburg Cathedral. While the buildings around the …

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6.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

1.58 km

554 m

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

2.46 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 13, 2021,Stadtrundgang Salzburg, Festung und Mönchsberg

A beautiful city!
Visiting the fortress is one of the many highlights of the tour.
The old town first, the view from the fortress and the Mönchsberg are also part of it.
At the end of the tour it started to rain and hail. We have therefore postponed Mirabell Palace until tomorrow.
Part 2 Mirabell Palace:
komoot.de/tour/521782396?ref=avs&share_token=aWBufE7PWsSziSzyQ513350G1QfS1nA8qaTS0yzwWF3rbgRGbS 🙂

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October 10, 2024,🍁 Salzburg - Die Altstadt

It is our second visit to Salzburg -
but this city fascinated us again!
In a fantastic location on the Salzach, with an impressive fortress, surrounded by so many beautiful churches and buildings -
simply unbelievably beautiful!
And new photo opportunities keep opening up 🤗.. a real pearl of Austria!

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