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Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung

Elsbethen

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

Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung

Elsbethen

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

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

00:46

18.2km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. 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

Start point

Train Station

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4.38 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fortress Hohensalzburg, on top of the fortress mountain, accompanies the cycling through Salzburg on the bike path along the Salzach.

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5.37 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress from Karolinen Bridge

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The fortress, whose construction began in 1077, sits 506 meters above the old town. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view over the city's rooftops. Visitors can reach the fortress either on foot (about 10 minutes) or by funicular railway.

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6.52 km

Elisabethkai

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A lot going on.

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8.78 km

Sohlstufe Lehen Hydroelectric Power Plant

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With its modern architecture and ecological features, the Sohlstufe Lehen power plant stands out in the middle of the Salzburg metropolitan area. In 2010, the city's base level was due …

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10.8 km

Müllner Steg with view of the fortress

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Cross the Salzach on the Müllner Steg. This results in completely new views of the city.

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11.8 km

Collegiate Church (Kollegienkirche), Salzburg

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Kollegienkirche (University Church), Salzburg
A market takes place on Universitätsplatz from Monday to Friday. The square becomes a beautiful backdrop for locally produced products – impressively framed by the Kollegienkirche …

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12.0 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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12.1 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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18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

6.00 km

800 m

246 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

496 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

29°C

18°C

66 %

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

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress from Karolinen Bridge

Elisabethkai

Sohlstufe Lehen Hydroelectric Power Plant

Müllner Steg with view of the fortress

Collegiate Church (Kollegienkirche), Salzburg

Historic Centre of Salzburg

Residence Square with Residence Fountain

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