The Salzburger Kopf, at a height of 654.2 m above sea level (NN),[1][2] is the third highest summit of the Westerwald after the Fuchskaute and the Stegskopf.

The mountain is easily identified by the transmission tower which is in the shape of a red and white, cuboid, steel frame at its summit.

It is framed by the villages of Salzburg to the south, Stein-Neukirch to the north (whose municipal territory runs over the crest), Hof to the west and Bretthausen to the east.

Due to its easy access (from the north) and its extensive views, the mountain is popular with visitors.It is also the end of a stage for hikers.

The main hiking trails, I (Königswinter – Hachenburg – Herborn) and 6 (Burbach – Rennerod – Limburg) of the Westerwald Club, as well as the E1 European long distance path, run along the ridge.