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Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) – Eagle's Nest loop from Berghof

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land

Berchtesgaden

Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) – Eagle's Nest loop from Berghof

Hard

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Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) – Eagle's Nest loop from Berghof

05:15

14.9km

870m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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5.32 km

Descent from Kehlsteinhaus

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Descent from the Kehlsteinhaus via the old road 👍

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5.97 km

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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7.24 km

Kehlstein Summit Cross (1881 m)

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At the summit of the Kehlstein, at an altitude of 1,881 meters, stands the symbolic summit cross. Here, you can expect tranquility, impressive panoramic views, and a popular spot for photos and a short rest.

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7.40 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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8.71 km

Kehlsteinhaus Footpath

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

4.84 km

444 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

3.63 km

3.06 km

301 m

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) – Eagle's Nest loop from Berghof

Descent from Kehlsteinhaus