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Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Berchtesgaden

Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) – View of Lake Königssee loop from Obersalzberg

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Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Berchtesgaden

Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) – View of Lake Königssee loop from Obersalzberg

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Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) – View of Lake Königssee loop from Obersalzberg

05:20

15.3km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.10 km

Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest)

Highlight • Historical Site

You have to see it once, but once is enough. It's crazy what crowds of people are brought up there on buses. 😱
Otherwise, of course, a great view of the Alps, especially the Watzmann and the Königssee 🤩

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6.94 km

View of the Berchtesgaden Alps from a bench

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Very nice panoramic view in all directions.

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6.94 km

View of Lake Königssee

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When we arrived at the Kehlsteinhaus, there were unfortunately still clouds over the valley. After a break and a bit of walking around to the summit cross and the actual summit, which is higher up, the clouds fortunately cleared and we were able to see the Königssee from above. Very beautiful :)

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7.60 km

View of the Alps from Rocky Passage

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Free from giddiness, sturdy shoes, braid, then there is a great alpine panorama

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7.72 km

Kehlstein Summit Cross

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Wonderful view of Watzmann, Königssee etc.

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8.65 km

View of the Berchtesgaden Alps

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… can be so magnificent if the weather gods play along

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10.6 km

View of Watzmann and Königssee

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Wonderful view of Watzmann, Königssee etc.

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12.9 km

View of Hoher Göll

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Very nice view while hiking.

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.80 km

4.92 km

444 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.97 km

3.58 km

3.06 km

433 m

173 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 30 August

17°C

13°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 7, 2024,Von der Kehlstein-Busabfahrt auf den Kehlstein und zurück

Wonderful hike! It's uphill the whole way but the view is worth the effort! We couldn't do the circular route because of the bad weather as it's not recommended. Definitely next time!

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September 11, 2023,Kehlsteinhaus - Eagle’s nest - Berchtesgaden

The 30 € p. We saved P. for the lift...it went really well too 👌 and up there a lot of Birkenstocks and flip-flops on the way 🩴

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July 17, 2023,Kehlstein

Today we went to the Kehlstein. Unfortunately the weather didn't quite cooperate. Actually wanted to walk up to the Kehlriedelsteig, but the onset of rain prevented us from doing so. Safety comes first and I wouldn't have seen anything anyway because of the clouds. So we went up and down Dalsenwinkelstrasse. 2 rain breaks under the tree are also still …

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July 8, 2024,Im Nebel zum Kehlsteinhaus im Berchtesgadener Land

On the last day of our ten-day hiking trip to Berchtesgaden, we had planned to climb the Kehlsteinhaus. The summit was covered in fog as announced from below. The weather was perfect for hiking down below, but we had a plan... . The mountain troops had to climb up too😉 There was no view at the top, but it was …

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June 10, 2024,Wanderung

If the weather doesn't matter, next time bring 2 towels for the boy and something to change into for the master.
Attack.

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October 24, 2022,2022-#53-Kehlsteinhaus - Kehlsteinrundweg - Obersalzberg

Today we first went up by bus to the highest terminus in Germany, the Kehlsteinhaus. The journey along the approx. 6.5 km long Kehlsteinstraße takes about 20 minutes, leads through five tunnels and offers breathtaking views. Once at the top, the actual tour started with the ride in the golden historical elevator. Unfortunately, there is only a small description or …

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July 31, 2022,Auf Serpentinen zum Kehlsteinhaus im Berchtesgadener Land

The 860 meters in altitude are spread over a merciful 7.5 kilometers of ascent. The rock formations and trees that successfully cling to it distract from one or the other poisonous hairpin bend. Today we skipped the absolutely worth seeing golden elevator at the end of a tunnel and managed the last few meters of altitude on foot. Always a …

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September 1, 2021,Obersalzberg-Kehlsteinhaus-Obersalzberg - 01.09.2021

The Kehlsteinhaus
Today: mountain restaurant and historical vantage point

The Kehlsteinhaus was completed in 1938. Contrary to popular belief, the Kehlsteinhaus was not a present for Hitler's 50th birthday in 1939. The building, which is now used as a mountain restaurant, offers a unique view of the Berchtesgaden mountains and the area around Salzburg on the one hand, and is …

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Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) – View of Lake Königssee loop from Obersalzberg

Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest)

View of the Berchtesgaden Alps from a bench

View of Lake Königssee

View of the Alps from Rocky Passage

Kehlstein Summit Cross

View of the Berchtesgaden Alps

View of Watzmann and Königssee

View of Hoher Göll

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