View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Mirabell Palace loop from Salzburg

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View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Mirabell Palace loop from Salzburg

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View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Mirabell Palace loop from Salzburg

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3.91km

40m

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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: September 23, 2026

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Historisches Zentrum der Stadt Salzburg

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1.32 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

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Great view of the city and castle.

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1.38 km

Marko-Feingold Footbridge

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Makartsteg - Bridge over the Salzach, Salzburg
The Makartsteg is a bridge over the Salzach in Salzburg's old town. It was named after the actually rather insignificant artist Hans Makart, …

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1.56 km

View of the Salzach in Salzburg

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The Salzach flows right through Salzburg.

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1.73 km

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

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Fantastic all-round view. The climb is definitely worth it! Otherwise there is also a very nice train going up. Especially interesting for people with walking difficulties or just tired legs. ;-)

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1.80 km

Klausentor (Salzburg Gate)

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Walled gate that once controlled the narrowest spot between Mönchsberg and the Salzach river.

First build in 1280, but had to be rebuilt after the great fire of 2612.

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2.32 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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2.64 km

Pegasus Fountain, Mirabell Gardens

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Pegasus Fountain in the Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg, 1661
The copper Pegasus was originally crafted in 1661 for the horse trough on Kapitelplatz. Around 1700, it was moved to the horse …

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2.73 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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