View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – State bridge loop from Salzburg Aigen

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View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – State bridge loop from Salzburg Aigen

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View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – State bridge loop from Salzburg Aigen

01:16

12.3km

40m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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1.08 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Salzach River

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Nice place to run. Like so many along the Salzach.

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2.90 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

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Church and secular buildings from many centuries, located on both banks of the Salzach and surrounded by the city's mountains, form the unique Salzburg World Heritage ensemble. Since December 1996, …

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3.44 km

State bridge

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An ordinary traffic and pedestrian bridge that connects the Linzergasse and the Kapuzinerberg with the old town. A memorial stone reminds that it was built by prisoners of war during World War II.

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3.52 km

Salzach Riverside Path: Staatsbrücke to Lehener Brücke

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Wonderful section. Nice like many places here on the Salzach.

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8.09 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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8.58 km

View of the Salzach in Salzburg

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The Salzach flows right through Salzburg.

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8.73 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg’s Old Town from Franz-Josef-Kai

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First-class cycle paths take you along the banks of the Salzach and you can relax and enjoy the view of the magnificent buildings and the surrounding mountains.

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9.77 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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