"City Wall" Via Ferrata

The publicly accessible area of the City Wall is located at the end of Linzer Gasse. The entrance is right next to the parking garage on Glockengasse. Between March 1st and June 30th, climbers have priority, and then the via ferrata is closed to protect nesting birds. Additionally, it is not allowed to enter during bad weather conditions.

ROUTE 1 - Capuchin Chamois Route - challenging
The entrance is located on the right side. It starts sportily going straight up, with difficulty grades B/C followed by a smooth transition to difficulty levels D/E. The so-called God Crossing is demanding and exhausting, but once past this section, there is time to catch one's breath before tackling the second half. After a short stretch at difficulty level C, there is an easy traverse leading directly into the steep overhang, and it goes ambitiously up to the exit point at difficulty levels D and E - this route is not suitable for beginners!

ROUTE 2 - Salewa Route - sporty
The entrance is located on the left side. The route ascends gently at difficulty level B - climbers encounter the highest difficulty level in the first third with a C section. Afterwards, the via ferrata merges into the common junction where Route 1 and Route 2 meet. It continues to a spot that invites you to take a breather. On the right, it goes up a rock slab at difficulty level C, and to the left, the panoramic ladder beckons via a traverse. You climb it with your back to the rock wall and enjoy the wonderful view of the city over the rooftops of Salzburg. Once the ladder is completed, the eyes wander back to the wall, and you climb the last rope meters spectacularly but with a low difficulty level to the exit.

ROUTE 3 - Mountain Buddy Route - suitable for beginners
The entrance is on the left, as with Route 2. Climb up to the common junction, then the route branches off to the left. It continues upward over a grass band at difficulty level A/B until the exit. The ideal route for beginners or for professionals to wind down after a climbing day.

ROUTE 4 - Aqua Salza Route - training route
The perfect preparation for handling the via ferrata set in an almost fall-free zone, allowing safe practice: At difficulty level A/B, beginners can attach themselves and take their first steps on the wall.

• City Wall Folder