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

02:08

6.78km

220m

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: August 19, 2026

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Historisches Zentrum der Stadt Salzburg

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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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2.43 km

Basteiweg Fortress Wall and Watchtowers (Franziskischlössl, Salzburg)

Highlight • Historical Site

In autumn a great hike along the weir on colorful foliage

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2.72 km

Kapuzinerberg Viewpoint

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Small mountain with a beautiful view

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5.21 km

Schloss Arenberg

Castle

5.65 km

Salzburger Kastenfenster

Castle

6.32 km

Mozartplatz & Monument

Highlight • Monument

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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6.41 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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6.58 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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