Family-friendly “City Wall” via ferrata in Salzburg, Austria

Located on the Kapuzinerberg, a hill just south of downtown Salzburg, the City Wall via ferrata is the perfect activity for visitors to this lovely city!

Complete with four routes rated at three different levels of difficulty, there is something for everyone to try here!

After meeting up, we will head to the end of Linzer Gasse and strap ourselves onto the iron path.

Regardless of the route we choose to take, incredible views out over Salzburg’s picturesque downtown await us. The views from the top are even better.

For first time via ferrata climbers, I recommend the Aqua Salza Route, which is a good way to get used to climbing on the via ferrata and handling the equipment.

For beginners with previous experience, the Bergspezl route takes you up a steady ascent of rock and steep grassy hill, mostly climbing over A and B-rated terrain.

For more experienced climbers, the Salewa Route and Kapuziner-Gams Route are both a bit more sporty and involved. They are perfect for those looking for a challenge with a view.

The Salewa Route involves various climbing rated up to a C-level, while the more challenging Kapuziner-Gams route involves some fairly ambitious D and E-rated climbing.

Once the climb, which takes about two hours, is over, you will be able to head right back into the downtown and enjoy a meal or drink at Salzburg’s various cafes, bars and restaurants.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this fun and unique via ferrata experience climbing the City Wall in Salzburg!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you will also enjoy my 3-day via ferrata course in Arco near Lake Garda, Italy!