Königsseer Ache – Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) loop from Schönau am Königssee

Mountain biking trails

Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Schönau a. Königssee

Königsseer Ache – Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) loop from Schönau am Königssee

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Königsseer Ache – Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) loop from Schönau am Königssee

04:25

41.9km

1,500m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.8 km for 267 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Schönau am Königssee

Highlight • Settlement

The beautiful national park community in south-eastern Germany is beautifully situated at the foot of the Watzmann (2,713 metres) and is the ideal starting point for unique bike tours through …

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3.63 km

Königsseer Ache

Highlight • River

Super nice bike path along the Königsseer Ache. Away from the busy road, the path leads through the forest and even if it is not asphalted, you can drive on it without any problems.

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4.47 km

Königsseer Ache

Lake

4.90 km

Berchtesgadener Ache

Lake

8.07 km

Viewpoint

15.9 km

Kehlsteinhaus Ascent Trail

Highlight • Trail

The distance from the campsite up to the parking lot is "only" 9 km, but you have to overcome 1,100 meters of altitude with an increase of up to 16%!

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17.2 km

Steep Path to the Bus Parking Lot

Highlight • Trail

it's really high, 4 km, approx. 512 meters in altitude, approx. 14% incline almost continuously

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17.8 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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24.0 km

Panoramic Viewpoint Over Berchtesgaden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sit down and enjoy the view

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24.0 km

View of Berchtesgaden and Surrounding Peaks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic view of the valley

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28.0 km

Scharitzkehlalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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Opening hours Scharitzkehlalm:
Monday till Thursday
10:30 to 18:00 clock
Saturdays and Sundays
10:30 to 18:00 clock
ATTENTION! IN WINTER PER WEATHER POSITION OTHERS / SHORTER OPENING TIMES !!
FRIDAY RESTING DAY!

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41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

7.91 km

2.79 km

1.35 km

577 m

451 m

312 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

16.3 km

6.00 km

912 m

542 m

416 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 19 October

18°C

7°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 20, 2023,Von Berchtesgaden - Obersalzbergrunde mit Kehlsteinhaus

Yes, it started in Berchtesgaden with changing the brake pads on Kati's bike 🚵‍♀️, we want to go to the Kehlsteinhaus and back down safely 😉. That was better that way, because it was 1,700 meters in altitude. The reason: the route suggested by Komoot was completely useless,... I then looked for a new one on the way, and lost …

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August 27, 2024,Mountainbike-Tour zum Kehlsteinhaus

There was endless fog from BGD to the Kehlsteinhaus and it was the same when driving down.
It doesn't matter - it was still beautiful.
Greetings to all outdoor enthusiasts

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September 7, 2023,MTB tour zum Kehlsteinhaus

I accidentally went to the Kehlsteinhaus today without cycling shorts.
Now I know exactly where the pudendal nerve has its sensitive branches!🤪

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July 17, 2023,Kehlsteinhaus mit dem E-MTB

Here is the video of the tour:

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August 13, 2024,Am Kehlstein

If you want to go up to the Kehlstein by bike, you have to accept two things. Some of the climbs are very tough (especially immediately after Berchtesgaden) and the Kehlstein is a tourist gem with huge numbers of tourists. Until then, however, you are mostly alone - with the exception of the tarred driveway. The distant views even extend …

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August 17, 2022,Von Schönau über Vorderband, Hinterbrand, Jenner Mittelstation, über Roßfeldstraße zum Kehlstein Parkplatz zurück nach Schönau

Komoot simply stopped the first section of the route, about 30km are missing. Had to restart komoot.

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May 11, 2024,Kehlsteinhaus-Runde 🚴🥾

To the Kehlsteinhaus before the buses start driving again and bring thousands of tourists😅

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November 1, 2023,Mountainbike-Tour

Two more turns and it would never have been drivable because of the snow. I have never been to the Kehlsteinhaus on the first of November.
Hansi was there with his new e-car (guess that my entire hard rail is worth less than his suspension fork😀) and we had a very nice tour!

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