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Hohenwerfen Castle – Hohenwerfen Fortress loop from Werfen

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Austria

Salzburg

Pfarrwerfen

Hohenwerfen Castle – Hohenwerfen Fortress loop from Werfen

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Hohenwerfen Castle – Hohenwerfen Fortress loop from Werfen

01:15

4.37km

100m

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: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.23 km

View into the Salzach valley towards Bischofshofen

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful view of the valley

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2.60 km

Falconry demonstration at Hohenwerfen Castle

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This over 900-year-old fortress sits majestically on a steep rocky cone above the Salzach Valley and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains🙈.
The castle has a rich history dating …

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2.64 km

Hohenwerfen Castle

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The bird of prey show offered here is impressive. It ranges from various species of falcons to bearded vultures and golden eagles, which can be seen up close and admired …

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2.75 km

Hohenwerfen Fortress

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Mighty castle complex in Werfen with many events for the whole family and a popular bird of prey show.

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3.41 km

Zur Stiege Inn

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3.75 km

St James' Church, Werfen

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The oldest church was probably built in the 13th century. First mentioned in a document is a church in 1322.
Both at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, …

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4.22 km

View of Raucheck

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4.25 km

View of Hohenwerfen Castle and the Salzach River from Salzach Bridge

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Salzach Bridge in Werfen with a magnificent view of the river, Hohenwerfen Castle and the peaks of the Tennengebirge (Raucheck etc.)

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4.37 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.44 km

1.43 km

1.32 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.23 km

849 m

401 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

19°C

6°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Hohenwerfen Castle – Hohenwerfen Fortress loop from Werfen

View into the Salzach valley towards Bischofshofen

Falconry demonstration at Hohenwerfen Castle

Hohenwerfen Castle

Hohenwerfen Fortress

Zur Stiege Inn

St James' Church, Werfen

View of Raucheck

View of Hohenwerfen Castle and the Salzach River from Salzach Bridge

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