Best trails near Obersalzberg
4.7(656 reviews)
Want to check out Obersalzberg from the trail? Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Obersalzberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (589)·Hard·9.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThe trail to the Kehlsteinhaus offers a unique glimpse into the connection between nature and history in the Bavarian Alps. From the lower parking lot, visitors can hike along trails that have drawn people to these heights for generations. Along the way, the air is fresh, and the scenery shifts from dense green forests to open, rocky slopes where alpine flowers bloom during the warmer months. Once at the top, the building stands as a rare example of architecture from a difficult era and today...
- 4.6 (49)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVersatile loop in the Berchtesgadener Land. This popular and scenic wader trail leads along the Lindeweg through the wonderful landscape of Berchtesgadener Land and offers great views of the surrounding mountains. The highlight is a stop at the Windebeutelbaron. The hut with its cosy, rustic ambience offers hearty meals and refreshments. A great view is included. From there, the route passes the Klaubichel and continue uphill on shady forest paths. Downhill back to the starting point in...
- 4.0 (11)·Hard·17.2 mi·Est. 9–10 hrScenic high alpine road bike tour in Berchtesgardener Land, Bavaria. The Rossfeld-Höhenringstraße is the highest public road in Germany. This high alpine road bike tour has it all in terms of mountain panorama and altitude. The start and end point is in Untersalzberg II. The route leads over the mountain ridge along the state border between the Berchtesgaden and Salzburg regions. The imposing views extend to the Göll massif and reward the effort of the ascent. The route also runs along the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Obersalzberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Obersalzberg is Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest), which has a 4.7 star rating from 589 reviews. This trail is 9.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,234 ft.
What is the longest trail near Obersalzberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Obersalzberg is Salzburg - Rossfeld - Berchtesgaden. This trail is estimated to be 38.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Obersalzberg?
Obersalzberg: With an ascent of 5,242 ft, Salzburg - Rossfeld - Berchtesgaden has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Kehlstein via Berchtesgaden with 4,708 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Obersalzberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Obersalzberg is Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle's Nest) with a 4.7-star rating from 589 reviews.
Top sights in Berchtesgaden
Explore in the Berchtesgaden area
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- Almbachklamm and Ettenberg from Hintergern Small Loop
- Kneifelspitze and Marxenhöhe via Maria Gern Church
- Kehlstein über Steftensteig
- Stöhrhaus and Berchtesgadener Hochthron from Hintergern
- Kehlstein via Berchtesgaden
- Almbachklamm and salt mine from Berchtesgaden
- Unterau - Königssee Lake
- Auer Konventionsweg
- Kneifelspitz circular via Albachklamm
- Berchtesgaden zum Windbeutelbaron
- Göll Crossing via Steftensteig/Mandlgrat and Brettgabel
- Radtour: Berchtesgadener Radstern Ost
- Stöhrhaus and Berchtesgadener Hochthron via Albachklamm
- Hintergern - Glanneg via Berchtesgadener und Salzburger Hochthron
- Kneifelspitze Loop
Activities
Attractions
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Points of interest
- Ramsauer Ache
- Eagle's Nest
- Königsseer Ache
- Bombentrichter-Fischteich
- Saurüssel
- Kneifelspitze
- Berghof
- Sommerrodelbahn Hochlenzer Obersalzberg
- Kampfhäusl
- Kehlstein
- Fütterungshütte
- Larosbach
- Berchtesgadener Ache - Kanal
- Marxenhöhe
- Pfarrkirche St. Andreas
- Schloss Adelsheim
- Bunkerreste, altes Theater
- Gedenktafel Carl von Linde
- Obersalzberg
- Grenzhäusl