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Walking route · Wals-Siezenheim · Updated on 14 November 2026

Voralpiner Jakobsweg walk

Voralpiner Jakobsweg is a walk of 244.7 km from Wals-Siezenheim. Along the way you'll find 508 benches, 16 water fountains and refill points, 34 public toilets, 12 bike pumps and 1 honesty box.

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Voralpiner Jakobsweg
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The route step by step

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

  • 244.7 km
  • ± 58:25 h
  • ↑ 2,401 m · ↓ 1,887 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • National route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 508 benches, 16 water fountains and refill points, 34 public toilets, 12 bike pumps and 1 honesty box.

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

12 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 4 more along the route are on the map.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 2,401 m
Down
↓ 1,887 m
Highest point
981 m
Lowest point
455 m
  • 5-10% slope · 11.1 km
  • 10-15% slope · 1.2 km
  • 6 stairs

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

244.7 km in total
  • Road: 105.5 km
  • Street: 49.1 km
  • Path: 38.1 km
  • Track: 38 km
  • Busy road: 6 km
  • Footpath: 5.7 km
  • Cycleway: 1.3 km
  • Stairs: 6 stairs

Surfaces

244.7 km in total
  • Asphalt: 188.4 km
  • Gravel: 26.9 km
  • Paved: 4.9 km
  • Unpaved: 2.4 km
  • Natural: 1.2 km
  • Unknown: 20.2 km

About the walking route Voralpiner Jakobsweg

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

Where do you walk?

Voralpiner Jakobsweg is a walking route of 244.7 km that starts in Wals-Siezenheim. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 2,401 m in total and descend 1,887 m. There are 6 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 58:25 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (105.5 km), street (49.1 km) and path (38.1 km). Of the surface, 188.4 km asphalt and 26.9 km gravel. For 20.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 508 benches, 16 water fountains and refill points, 34 public toilets, 12 bike pumps and 1 honesty box. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Südostbayerische Jakobswege

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Hohensalzburg FortressHohensalzburg FortressAttraction · 7.6 km from the route
  2. 2Salzburg CathedralSalzburg CathedralAttraction · 7.6 km from the route
  3. 3Mirabell PalaceMirabell PalaceAttraction · 7.8 km from the route
  4. 4Mozart's BirthplaceMozart's BirthplaceMuseum · 7.5 km from the route
  5. 5Neues Schloss HerrenchiemseeNeues Schloss HerrenchiemseeCastle · 4.2 km from the route
  6. 6Schloss HellbrunnSchloss HellbrunnAttraction · 7.9 km from the route
  7. 7Schloss KleßheimSchloss KleßheimCastle · 6.4 km from the route
  8. 8Mirabell GardenMirabell GardenAttraction · 7.7 km from the route
  9. 9Stiftskirche Sankt PeterStiftskirche Sankt PeterAttraction · 7.5 km from the route
  10. 10Mozart WohnhausMozart WohnhausMuseum · 7.7 km from the route
  11. 11Schloss NeubeuernSchloss NeubeuernCastle · 101 m from the route
  12. 12Alte SalineAlte SalineMuseum · 1.4 km from the route
  13. 13Stiftsmühle St. PeterStiftsmühle St. PeterAttraction · 7.5 km from the route
  14. 14SalzburgMuseum in der Neuen ResidenzSalzburgMuseum in der Neuen ResidenzMuseum · 7.8 km from the route
  15. 15Wasserspiele HellbrunnWasserspiele HellbrunnAttraction · 7.9 km from the route
  16. 16Schloss HohenaschauSchloss HohenaschauCastle · 4.5 km from the route
  17. 17Hangar 7Hangar 7Attraction · 4.9 km from the route
  18. 18Stiegl-BrauweltStiegl-BrauweltMuseum · 5.7 km from the route
  19. 19Schloss AltenburgSchloss AltenburgCastle · 5.9 km from the route
  20. 20Schloss LeopoldskronSchloss LeopoldskronAttraction · 6.7 km from the route
  21. 21Wasser.SpiegelWasser.SpiegelMuseum · 7.1 km from the route
  22. 22Orangerie Salzburg – Panorama | WelterbeOrangerie Salzburg – Panorama | WelterbeMuseum · 7.7 km from the route
  23. 23Friedhof St. SebastianFriedhof St. SebastianAttraction · 8 km from the route
  24. 24KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 104 m from the route
  25. 25BauernhausmuseumBauernhausmuseumMuseum · 108 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Voralpiner Jakobsweg?

Voralpiner Jakobsweg is 244.7 km long. Allow ± 58:25 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Wals-Siezenheim.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 2,401 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 34 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 16 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Kriegerdenkmal, 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.

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Wals-Siezenheim

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