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Instagrammable Salzburg

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Salzburg

Instagrammable Salzburg

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Instagrammable Salzburg

02:12

8.04km

120m

Hiking

To get the most beautiful picture of Salzburg, you need two things: the Hohensalzburg Fortress in view and the perfect location. The eight-kilometer-long "Instagrammable" tour takes you to the most beautiful and photogenic spots in the city of Mozart. Away from the lively streets, you can enjoy the city and…

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Last updated: August 30, 2024

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875 m

View of Salzburg Old Town and Hohensalzburg Fortress

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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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1.69 km

Buddhist stupa on the Mönchsberg

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In September 2011, Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche inaugurated the stupa according to ancient Buddhist tradition on the Mönchsberg. A stupa is a Buddhist structure that symbolizes the Buddha himself and his teachings. The ideal place for a small, peaceful break.

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2.01 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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5.03 km

Café Unikum Sky

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Café Unikum Sky is located on the roof terrace of the University of Salzburg. From here, you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Untersberg, and the …

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5.34 km

View from Karolinen Bridge

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The view of the fortress and towards the city center is very beautiful from many points.

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6.64 km

Capuchin Monastery and Church, Salzburg

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Capuchin Monastery & Capuchin Church, Salzburg
The Capuchin Monastery and Capuchin Church in Salzburg were built in the most prominent location imaginable: on a rocky outcrop of the Kapuzinerberg, named …

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7.03 km

Makartplatz

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Salzburg's Makartplatz tells the city's history in a small space. Mozart and Doppler once lived here; today, the State Theater, Mozart's residence, and the Baroque Trinity Church face each other. …

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7.50 km

Mirabell Palace

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In 1606, Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau had the palace built outside the then city walls for his secret lover, Salome Alt. Later, it was incorporated into the expanded city …

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7.59 km

Pegasus Fountain, Mirabell Gardens

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Next to the palace is the imposing and photogenic Pegasus Fountain. It's particularly popular with fans of the film "The Sound of Music," as the "Do-Re-Mi" song was recorded right here in front of the fountain in 1965.

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8.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.36 km

2.36 km

1.16 km

832 m

297 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

2.05 km

724 m

248 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Friday 10 July

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August 30, 2025,Salzburg ⛪☔🌦️🍀🥾

A city tour was planned today and although it rained heavily at first, the weather got better and better afterwards. It was definitely worth it 👍

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August 13, 2019

To get the most beautiful picture of Salzburg, you need two things: the Hohensalzburg Fortress in view and the perfect location. The eight-kilometer-long "Instagrammable" tour takes you to the most beautiful and photogenic spots in the city of Mozart. Away from the lively streets, you can enjoy the city

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Instagrammable Salzburg

View of Salzburg Old Town and Hohensalzburg Fortress

Buddhist stupa on the Mönchsberg

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress from the Richterhöhe

Café Unikum Sky

View from Karolinen Bridge

Capuchin Monastery and Church, Salzburg

Makartplatz

Mirabell Palace

Pegasus Fountain, Mirabell Gardens

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