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Cycle route · Burghausen · Updated on 14 November 2026

Salzhandelsweg cycle route

Salzhandelsweg is a cycle route of 98.6 km from Burghausen. Along the way you'll find 85 benches, 10 water fountains and refill points, 3 public toilets, 3 bike pumps and 1 honesty box.

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Salzhandelsweg
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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 98.6 km
  • ± 6:35 h
  • ↑ 421 m · ↓ 413 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 85 benches, 10 water fountains and refill points, 3 public toilets, 3 bike pumps and 1 honesty box.

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The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

3 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 421 m
Down
↓ 413 m
Highest point
510 m
Lowest point
351 m
  • 5-10% slope · 2 km
  • 10-15% slope · 496 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

98.6 km in total
  • Road: 50.7 km
  • Path: 15.9 km
  • Street: 15.2 km
  • Track: 11.1 km
  • Cycle path: 3.2 km
  • Busy road: 2.4 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 25 m

Surfaces

98.6 km in total
  • Asphalt: 70.5 km
  • Gravel: 8.9 km
  • Paved: 2.8 km
  • Unknown: 16.3 km

About the cycle route Salzhandelsweg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Salzhandelsweg is a cycle route of 98.6 km that starts in Burghausen. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 421 m in total and descend 413 m. Allow ± 6:35 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is road (50.7 km), path (15.9 km) and street (15.2 km). Of the surface, 70.5 km asphalt and 8.9 km gravel. For 16.3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 85 benches, 10 water fountains and refill points, 3 public toilets, 3 bike pumps and 1 honesty box. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Hohensalzburg FortressHohensalzburg FortressAttraction · 6.6 km from the route
  2. 2Mirabell PalaceMirabell PalaceAttraction · 5.9 km from the route
  3. 3Salzburg CathedralSalzburg CathedralAttraction · 6.4 km from the route
  4. 4Mozart's BirthplaceMozart's BirthplaceMuseum · 6.1 km from the route
  5. 5Schloss HellbrunnSchloss HellbrunnAttraction · 8.6 km from the route
  6. 6Burg zu BurghausenBurg zu BurghausenAttraction · 624 m from the route
  7. 7Schloss KleßheimSchloss KleßheimCastle · 2.1 km from the route
  8. 8Mirabell GardenMirabell GardenAttraction · 5.9 km from the route
  9. 9Stiftskirche Sankt PeterStiftskirche Sankt PeterAttraction · 6.3 km from the route
  10. 10Mozart WohnhausMozart WohnhausMuseum · 6.1 km from the route
  11. 11Alte SalineAlte SalineMuseum · 5.2 km from the route
  12. 12Stiftsmühle St. PeterStiftsmühle St. PeterAttraction · 6.4 km from the route
  13. 13SalzburgMuseum in der Neuen ResidenzSalzburgMuseum in der Neuen ResidenzMuseum · 6.5 km from the route
  14. 14Wasserspiele HellbrunnWasserspiele HellbrunnAttraction · 8.5 km from the route
  15. 15Schloß StaufeneckSchloß StaufeneckCastle · 1.9 km from the route
  16. 16Hangar 7Hangar 7Attraction · 3.7 km from the route
  17. 17Stiegl-BrauweltStiegl-BrauweltMuseum · 4.7 km from the route
  18. 18Orangerie Salzburg – Panorama | WelterbeOrangerie Salzburg – Panorama | WelterbeMuseum · 6 km from the route
  19. 19Wasser.SpiegelWasser.SpiegelMuseum · 6.1 km from the route
  20. 20Schloss LeopoldskronSchloss LeopoldskronAttraction · 6.1 km from the route
  21. 21Friedhof St. SebastianFriedhof St. SebastianAttraction · 6.3 km from the route
  22. 22MemorialMemorialMemorial · 151 m from the route
  23. 23Burg TittmoningBurg TittmoningCastle · 178 m from the route
  24. 24Immaculata-SäuleImmaculata-SäuleMemorial · 198 m from the route
  25. 25LokweltLokweltMuseum · 202 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Salzhandelsweg?

Salzhandelsweg is 98.6 km long. Allow ± 6:35 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Burghausen.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 421 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 3 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 10 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Schloss Marzoll, Kriegerdenkmal and Kriegerdenkmal.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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