Let’s be honest – who can truly say they’ve ever run through a fortress? Only those who have taken part in this unique race.
Both the Panorama Trail and the Fortress Trail start at Hellbrunn Palace and lead runners across Hellbrunn Hill, where the historic Stone Theatre provides one of the course's first highlights. From the palace grounds, the route follows the iconic Hellbrunn Avenue towards Nonntal.
Participants in the Panorama Trail head directly from Nonnberggasse up to the fortress, while Fortress Trail runners enjoy an extended route featuring breathtaking 360° panoramic views from both Hohensalzburg Fortress and Mönchsberg. The course then takes athletes through the heart of Salzburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town, passing the Festival District, Cathedral Square (Domplatz) and Kapitelplatz, before the final kilometre climbs to the spectacular finish inside Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Narrow castle alleys, towering archways, cannon passages, and cloisters make this trail run truly one of a kind. You’ll have the rare chance to race through medieval castle sections usually closed to visitors. And then comes the final highlight: one last spiral staircase spits you back into the inner courtyard, where a spectacular fortress finish line awaits!
For the first time, the award ceremony for both races will also take place inside Hohensalzburg Fortress—a truly majestic setting and hard to imagine a more fitting venue to celebrate the winners.
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START: 4.45 pm at Schloss Hellbrunn FINISH: Inner courtyard Festung Hohensalzburg CUT OFF TIMES: AWARD CEREMONY: 6:45 pm |
Registration fee:
| till 31.12.2025 | till 31.05.2026 | till 30.09.2026 | till 1h ahead of start |
| € 40,00 | € 55,00 | € 65,00 | € 75,00 |
Charity
Suzuki Austria donates € 5 per registration for the Fortress Trail (including Trail Amadeus and Trail Marathon) to the organization WALK’N’ROLL.
WALK’N’ROLL supports physically disabled people in turning their visions into reality in a sustainable way.
The organization’s goal is to improve the coexistence of disabled and non-disabled people. They aim to reduce fears and set meaningful examples. People with disabilities need perspectives and acceptance; pity does not create visions, but acceptance – combined with the realization of those visions – does.
The face and driving force behind WALK’N’ROLL is Thomas Geierspichler, multiple Paralympic champion and world record holder, who has inspired many through his successes in wheelchair racing. Thomas is a person who lives the fulfillment of his visions and serves as a motivation for others. Visionary thinking has always shaped his life, making him not only successful in sports but also strong as a person.
