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Salzburg

Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung

Elsbethen

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Historic Centre of Salzburg loop from Elsbethen

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Austria

Salzburg

Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung

Elsbethen

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Historic Centre of Salzburg loop from Elsbethen

Hard

4.3

(8)

176

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View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Historic Centre of Salzburg loop from Elsbethen

01:37

15.3km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Historisches Zentrum der Stadt Salzburg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.10 km

Aignerau

Forest

4.04 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Salzach River

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5.36 km

Salzach Riverbank

Highlight • River

5.77 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress from Karolinen Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.05 km

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.29 km

View of the Salzach River and Salzburg's Old Town

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.51 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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6.59 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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15.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

4.22 km

2.34 km

553 m

344 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

2.78 km

1.50 km

621 m

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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View of Hohensalzburg Fortress – Historic Centre of Salzburg loop from Elsbethen

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Salzach River

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View of Hohensalzburg Fortress from Karolinen Bridge

View of Hohensalzburg Fortress

View of the Salzach River and Salzburg's Old Town

Residence Square with Residence Fountain

Historic Centre of Salzburg

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