Eagle's Nest – Kehlstein Summit Cross loop from Eagle's Nest

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Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Berchtesgaden

Eagle's Nest – Kehlstein Summit Cross loop from Eagle's Nest

Easy

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Eagle's Nest – Kehlstein Summit Cross loop from Eagle's Nest

01:00

3.10km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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54 m

Tunnel to the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest) elevator

Highlight • Structure

Great building… if you ignore the history

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95 m

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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821 m

Kehlstein Descent Footpath

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After a long walk to the Kehlstein, this is the crowning glory of the route. Very nicely done!

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931 m

View of the Berchtesgaden Alps from a bench

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Very nice panoramic view in all directions.

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932 m

View of Lake Königssee

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.61 km

Eagle's Nest

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The Kehlstein is 1879 m above sea level. NHN high secondary peak of the Hoher Göll in the Berchtesgaden Alps. The Kehlstein is known for the Kehlsteinhaus, which was built between 1937 and 1938 just below its summit.

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kehlstein

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1.75 km

Kehlstein Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

Wonderful view of Watzmann, Königssee etc.

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2.67 km

View of the Berchtesgaden Alps

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… can be so magnificent if the weather gods play along

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3.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

580 m

120 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

16°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2023,Genießen auf dem Kehlstein

Just enjoy nature. Let your soul dangle - surrounded by Watzmann, Königssee, Höher Göll, Untersberg and whatever they are called. You forget about time and space.

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August 6, 2025,ᴋᴇʜʟsᴛᴇɪɴ ᴮᴱᴿᶜᴴᵀᴱˢᴳᴬᴰᴱᴺ KEᕼᒪՏTEIᑎᕼᗩᑌՏ🏔️✞︎🦅

Description of the Kehlsteinhaus ⬇️
berchtesgaden.de/kehlsteinhaus

Afterward, I visited the Obersalzberg documentation center (included in the bus fare)

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June 19, 2025,Kehlsteinhaus ⛰️ Kehlstein 1881m

The Kehlsteinhaus is one of the top 100 tourist attractions in Germany. It is best known for its breathtaking views of the Berchtesgaden Alps and its historical significance as a former representative building of the Nazi regime on the Obersalzberg.

Why the Kehlsteinhaus is a top tourist attraction:

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