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Echoes of Ages: Ancient Lanes & Lore, Salzburg

Echoes of Ages: Ancient Lanes & Lore

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Here is a stroll through Salzburg's old quarter, passing private courtyards, narrow lanes and historic churches, with stories about archbishops, craftspeople and local legends.

Along the way

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Kapitelplatz & Salzburg Cathedral (Dom)Begin your journey in the shadow of the magnificent Salzburg Cathedral, a Baroque masterpiece built on the foundations of older churches, dating back to St.
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St. Peter's Abbey & CemeteryWander through the serene St.
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Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche)Experience the spiritual tranquility of the Franciscan Church, a captivating blend of Romanesque nave and a soaring Gothic choir.
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Hidden Passageways of Getreidegasse (e.g., at Getreidegasse 9)Step off the main thoroughfare into the enchanting 'Durchhäuser' – a network of hidden passageways and inner courtyards.
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Goldgasse & Alter MarktStroll along Goldgasse, a charming narrow street that once housed goldsmiths, leading to the historic Alter Markt.
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Residenzplatz & GlockenspielConclude your loop in the grand Residenzplatz, the former seat of the powerful Prince-Archbishops.

The route

Distance1.3 km
Walking≈ 20 min
Running≈ 9 min
Climb↑ 23 m
RouteCircular

A 1.3 km circular route from Salzburg to walk, run or cycle, with 23 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 23 m in total

Before you go

StartKapitelplatz & Salzburg Cathedral (Dom), Kapitelplatz 1, 5020 Salzburg, AustriaOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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