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

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3.67km

60m

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: August 20, 2026

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Historisches Zentrum der Stadt Salzburg

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459 m

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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746 m

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

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Great view of the city and castle.

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1.43 km

View of the Salzach River and Salzburg's Old Town

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Here it is beautiful at any time of the day and season!

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2.23 km

Mozart's Birthplace

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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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2.44 km

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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2.68 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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2.77 km

Residence Square with Residence Fountain

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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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2.84 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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