Explore the Eagle´s Nest

Guided Hikes in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria

Step into history. Climb above the clouds. Discover the story of Kehlsteinhaus on a small-group alpine hike

More Than a Tour — A Hike with Meaning

experience it

This isn’t a bus stop. It’s a real mountain trail — and the kind of challenge that leaves you fulfilled.
Explore it

Our hike to the Eagle’s Nest takes you off the beaten path, away from the crowds and toward something real. Step by step, you climb through deep forest and alpine rock, earning the views that unfold above Berchtesgaden.
FEEL IT

No rush. No noise. Just honest hiking, thoughtful history, and the deep satisfaction of arriving somewhere worth the effort.
LEARN IT.

But the reward isn’t just the landscape — it’s the story. We explore the hidden legacy of World War II, the rise and fall of power, and what this place meant — and still means.

The Trail

~6.2 km Hike up-Bus ride down | Moderate difficulty
See hidden ruins other miss

Eagle´s Nest hike path

Ruins of the Obersalzberg

The History

Learn about the history of the Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle´s Nest)
WWII context, Obersalzberg’s dark past, and stories others skip

Eagle´s Nest

Aufzug Kehlsteinhaus

The View

Breathtaking summit over Berchtesgaden and Bavarian Alps
Unforgettable vistas earned by your effort

Kehlsteinhaus Wanderweg

View from the Eagle´s Nest

Eagle´s Nest

Tunnel to the Eagle´s Nest

Bunker Obersalzberg

Hike path to Eagle´s Nest

What People Are Saying

“Claudio is a world class tour guide. His knowledge of the region and grasp of the history is unmatched. He’s also a treat to be around. Super funny and fully engaged. Our trek to Eagle’s Nest with him was one of our greatest travel days ever! Spend a day with this man ASAP!”

— Jack Brown (Google Review)

“Amazing experience with Claudio. He's an expert on the area and its history. Perfect balance of exercising my body and brain while taking in amazing views. Highly recommend!”

— Tyler Theyerl (Google Review)

“Amazing day out climbing up to Eagles Nest with Claudio. He set a good pace, told interesting stories all the way and took us to places you do not see going up on the bus. Very organised, knows the best places to catch buses and so on. I highly recommended this tour. You would want to be fit though it’s a decent walk.”

— Nicky (Google Review)

“We had a wonderful tour with Claudio. He was super accommodating from the start of the day. He was knowledgeable and had an answer to every one of our questions. Throughout the hike, Claudio showed us things we would have never seen on our own making this tour worth every penny! When we come back to Salzburg, we will be booking another tour with Claudio.”

—Lauren Manders (Google Review)

JOIN us on a hike

Small groups
No prepayment
Full satisfaction