Best trails near Kehlstein

The 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...

Panoramic hike in the Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria. This hike leads to the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest. It was completed in 1938 and is one of the few "authentic" buildings from the Third Reich still standing today. The building was used by the NSDAP to hold government meetings and social gatherings. Today it is open seasonally as a restaurant and beer garden and attracts many tourists. Although most visitors take the scenic bus route to the Eagle's Nest, it is also a...

Demanding mountain tour with climbing passages in the Berchtesgadener Land. The scenic and demanding tour begins at the car park on Purtschellerstrasse. First, a paved path leads from the parking lot up to the Kehlsteinhaus. Several buses arrive at the Kehlstein car park on the weekends, so it can get a bit crowded here. There is a toilet here and the possibility to stop off in the Kehlsteinhaus. On the Mannlsteig it gets quieter again. The via ferrata has difficulty level C and leads up and...

Demanding, unmarked climb through the southern slopes of the Mandlköpfe. The challenging route starts at the Scharitzkehlalm parking lot and leads steeply up to the Kehlstein via the Steftensteig. The climb is only sparsely secured with a few pin holds ("Steften"). The steep gully through the south face of the Mandlköpfe is at risk of falling rocks and requires unsecured climbing. There is a refreshment stop shortly after the summit of the Kehlstein. The descent via the Sappensteig is steep...

At the start of the route, it is possible to visit the Royal Castle of Berchtesgaden. There are a number of inns along the route, including the Kehlsteinhaus on the summit of the Kehlstein, which invite you to stop for a bite to eat.