Eagle's Nest Hike Tour

A journey between history and mountains

Embark on an exhilarating journey with our Eagle’s Nest hike tour. This adventure is not just a hike; it’s a passage through time, set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Bavarian Alps. As you traverse the fresh pine forests of Obersalzberg. You’ll uncover hidden WWII ruins, accessible only by foot, whispering stories of the past.

The Eagle’s Nest hike tour is your gateway to the clouds. Ascend the mountain path to the renowned Kehlsteinhaus, famously known as Eagle’s Nest. Here, atop the world, you’ll find more than just panoramic views; you’ll discover a sense of triumph and tranquility.

Our expert guides are passionate about bringing history to life and ensuring you have a safe and memorable experience. With each step, they’ll share insights into the historical significance of your surroundings, making your ascent an educational journey as well.

The Eagle’s Nest hike tour isn’t just a physical challenge. It’s an invitation to step into a world above the ordinary. All in all, whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or simply seeking an escape from the ordinary. This tour promises an experience that will leave you awe-inspired.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our unique Eagle’s nest hike tour.  Tours run on selected days from May to October. Spots are limited!! Book now and get ready to write your chapter in the Alps! Book your tour here.

Hiking

The Eagle’s Nest hike takes you off the beaten path to see exclusive locations no other tour visits.

Natural Wonders

Hike up the mountain and enjoy the forest, the change of scenery, the Alps and the fresh air.

Experiences

This tour is an experience. By the end of the hike you will know all the ins and outs of this chapter in history!
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Eagle’s Nest Hike Tour

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Tour Reviews

  • star rating  There are no words to describe the experience of hiking to the Eagle's nest. As a Band of Brothers and history fan, I had the obligation of visiting this place... read more

    I took this tour with really high expectations, and somehow Claudio managed to surpass them all. He was a joyful guide and answered all the questions the group had regarding World War II and hiking itself. As we were blessed with a fantastic weather, will never forget this experience. If you truly want to live the Eagle's Nest route, hiking it with someone as knowledgeable as Claudio is the only way!

    rsavery
    20/10/2022

    star rating  Claudio was awesome. He took us up and despite the poor weather and limited view it was still worth it. His knowledge is outstanding and he really points out the... read more

    Sgallo10
    27/09/2022

    star rating  This was such an incredible way to take in the views, get some exercise and learn about the history of Eagles Nest as well as the deep and dark history... read more

    Judycrrr
    13/09/2022

  • star rating  My girlfriend and I loved our hike to the Eagles Nest with Claudio!

    We started by visiting the remains of Hitler's Berghof residence, which we would not have seen... read more

    The hike took us around 2.5 hours, my girlfriend and I have not hiked before but are physically fit. Claudio is more than happy to vary the pace based on the groups abilities. To gauge the fitness required I would say if you need to be able to do a 5k run or comfortably do 20,000 steps in a day you will be absolutely fine.

    Claudio is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions as we ascended the mountain.

    Once we were at the top, there is a tunnel (100m?) to the original brass elevator that takes you up to the eagles nest and summit of the mountain.

    We were told that the queue can be quite long for the lift, but there was no queue in mid June when we went. If queues are expected a jumper might be handy for the wait in the tunnel is it is very cold (maybe 5 degrees C).

    Once at the summit we saw the eagles nest building at the top which is also a restaurant. We got some lunch here and enjoyed the stunning views.

    Claudio also took us to a part of the mountain near the summit that we wouldn't have known about without a guide, the landscape at this point is rocky but worth the 1 minute walk for the fantastic view from this point that is off the beaten track.

    We chose to descend using the bus to save time (this did have an additional cost of around 10 euros), or Claudio was up for hiking back down as well for no additional cost.

    Claudio is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and you can tell he is extremely passionate about the Eagles nest tour which made it the best day out we had in Salzburg. We highly recommend this over a hot coach tour, go with Claudio instead for a real adventure!

    THANK YOU!! for a fantastic tour!

    JIMBO11223344
    24/06/2018

    star rating  This tour is definitely 10 out of 10! Right after completing it, I have already recommended it to my friends.
    Stunning views of the Alps, tranquil of the forest,... read more

    Olha_letstravel
    23/06/2022

    star rating  Claudio lead a fantastic hike up to the Eagles Nest and down to the Berghof, sharing fascinating historical insights throughout the trek. Claudio showed us a number of historical locations... read more

    Y3607LMconorc
    10/10/2022

  • star rating  This was by far one of the best tours my husband and I have been on! We did the hiking up to the Eagles Nest as well as the bike... read more

    Alison A
    01/06/2020

    star rating  I went with my two other friends to celebrate my 18th birthday and it was absolutely breathtaking. We are traveling around Europe and this was one of the best days... read more

    Katrina S
    12/07/2019

    star rating  Although the hike was more strenuous than expected, Claudio and Andrea did an excellent job getting us to the top! They were patient and helpful, offering lots of knowledge... read more

    mcgivtk
    28/05/2018

  • star rating  My husband and I had an absolutely amazing day with Claudio in Obersalzberg, Bavaria. After meeting Claudio at the Hauptbahnhof and taking two buses to Obersalzberg, we started our hike.... read more

    Sam B
    28/10/2018

    star rating  This was a great hike with Claudio. We had bad weather, as it rained, but the area desperately needs the rain so I have no complaints about that. Claudio was... read more

    683reneef
    05/09/2022

    star rating  We can't recommend this experience highly enough. Most tours to Obersalzburg and the "Eagles Nest" involve simply being bussed up to the top parking lot and then taking the... read more

    evthebigeasy
    09/08/2022

  • star rating  Claudio had great knowledge of the land and the historical significance of the mountain and buildings surrounding it. He answered all of our questions above and beyond. We completely loved... read more

    Quest05459713034
    13/06/2022

    star rating  We hiked up to the Eagles Nest with Claudio who is the best - fun, has a beautiful family, great to chat with, has a lot of history to share,... read more

    He’s only been doing the tours for a year, so our hotel didn’t know of him, but if you want to experience nature and see parts of the mountain that the tour buses don’t go to, go with Claudio’s Monkey Business Tours!!!

    Mike M
    02/10/2018

    star rating  Wonderful hike for nature and history lovers alike. Claudio was a truly excellent guide. Good age representation as well. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something a little different in... read more

    Roberto A
    13/10/2022

  • star rating  Claudio was wonderful, would definitely recommend his hiking tour to eagles nest. He always checked to make sure everyone was doing well and made sure we took enough breaks. Claudio... read more

    Joanna Pruitt
    01/09/2021

    star rating  I had a very lovely day cycling around Mondsee with Monkey Business. Claudio (our guide) really knows what he is doing, he is very friendly, nice and fun. He knows... read more

    Anni S
    09/09/2017

    star rating  Claudio is a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable about the history of the area and he shows you a lot of places you would not get to see on a... read more

    HannahHan33
    27/09/2022

  • star rating  Eat a good breakfast and prepare for a excellent walk:hike. Claudio was amazing and kept a nice pace for all. Even when some of us struggled - he was... read more

    Curious13385454226
    06/10/2022

    star rating  Despite due the corona outbreak, the busses were not going, but Claudio did! The only way to get to the top of the mounting was by foot. With Claudio we’ve... read more

    jackerdt
    01/08/2020

    star rating  Claudio led our group on bus rides from Salzburg City Center to Berchtesgaden and then a 2-3 hour hike to the Eagle's Nest where there was ultimately an opportunity to... read more

    BackPacker271054
    24/08/2022

  • star rating  Hiked to the eagles nest with Claudio. Was a great day, rained a lot however Claudio was prepared and had rain ponchos for everyone, protein bars and spare water for... read more

    Michael W
    01/08/2019

    star rating  100% recommend this tour!
    Experience
    Get to hike up to Eagle’s Nest and there’s so much nature has to offer which will be missed if you take other tours... read more

    I went on a cold and wet day; while it is presumingly less enjoyable to others, I strongly urge you not to cancel it. I believe that different weather brings different experiences-
    my hike felt mystic as I was constantly in clouds. I couldn’t see the view because it was blocked by the clouds. But a couple and I (who are in the group) decided to gamble and wait, and yes, we managed to have a glimpse of it and we started cheering!

    Guide
    Claudio is a really nice guy! He offered his own snacks, poncho, trekking poles, and heat warmer to hikers who need it; providing an excellent guest experiences. He was also friendly to others, greeting the bus drivers, giving way, and the locals seem to know him well too. Apart from his amicable personality, he is knowledgeable. He shared with us different genres: history, sounds of music, nature, local tips of Salzburg such as food and sites.

    I had a great time being in his tour. It is not a typical leisure tour, but an authentic, sensorial and active experience.

    Astrayap
    28/05/2022

    star rating  Brilliant to experience walking from the base of the mountain up to the elevator and into the Eagles nest. Lovely walk with great views. Our tour guide was awesome, great... read more

    tylersK3172WZ
    10/10/2022

  • star rating  Claudio did an excellent job guiding us up to the Eagles Nest!! Went hiked from the bottom by the bus stop all the way to the parking lot at the... read more

    O9168ENmichaelh
    04/08/2019

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    Hemiketal
    02/10/2019

    star rating  We absolutely LOVED our day with Claudio and could not more strongly recommend making this tour a priority if visiting Salzburg (if we ever come back we might even do... read more

    LLTravels
    02/10/2019

  • star rating  Stanka met us at the bus station in Salzburg and we took the bus trip to Mondsee; around 50 minutes and very pleasant. All the bike hire was organised so... read more

    Don R
    18/08/2018

    star rating  Claudio was so friendly, a great storyteller and managed to make the trip comfortable by keeping the tempo appropriate fore our group! A highly recommend this trip!!

    Camilla H
    12/07/2021

    star rating  This was by far one of the best tours my husband and I have been on! We did the hiking up to the Eagles Nest as well as the bike... read more

    Alison A
    01/01/1970