Ascend The Eagle's Nest - The Remote Bastion of Hitler

Today we take you a remote journey to the top of Germany and Hitler's empire.  Located on a sharp ridge sitting on Kehlstein (6,017 feet high) which is a subpeak of the Hoher Goll Mountain.  There is a house that overlooks the vast valley and the glens that lead into the valley below.  This house is called Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle's Nest.  The name is a play on the Nazi Party and associated Third Reich's symbol of the Eagle emblazoned on their insignias, uniforms, and banners.  

Although well known to many in Europe, it is not known by most outside of Europe including in North America and Asia.  Take a look at the structure and the magnificent view below and imagine the serene and quietness as you walk the surrounding grounds. 

What the Nazis did to the world and the mass exterminations of not just Jews, but Poles, Asians, Russians, Hungarians, and others was atrocuis.  It is unforgiveable.  

We highlight the Eagle's Nest because it is a part of history and it is worth visiting to reflect on that history.  Not to mention, it is a Secluded Glen type of environment as it is a relatively hard place to get to that is still safe to visit. Plus it overlooks a number of forest and glens below that you can venture down to.  

Furthermore, if you stroll to the side and look beyond the Eagle's Nest, this below is a breath taking scene of a lake and large valley with a string of secluded glens below.

How Do You Get There?
Good question.  Best way is to arrive by train or car as you fly into a city such as Munich relatively nearby.  You can also stay at a Salzburg on the Austrian side. The great thing about the Eagle's Nest location is that it is on the Southeastern tip of Germany so you have the huge bonus of visiting Austria as well. Its literally near the border with Austria.

The town of Berchtesgaden is situated on the bottom of the mountain.  As you start your drive up from the town you can see the Birds Nest from afar as seen here. Berchtesgaden became a popular site for many of the Nazi leadership so it became a defacto Nazi town at the time of World War II.  

As you get closer you when you make your way up the mountain road you can see mist and fog in the early morning.  Plus the slope to the front of the Eagles Nest.

Once you get to the base there is two ways up the final leg.  The first is the backside trail and road up.  The second is a special elevator at the base a few hundred below the house.  

If you visit in on a cloudy day, you are in for a treat where the valley and glens below blinks in and out of the fog.  Adds quite a bit of mystery to your experience.

Once you had your fill of the Eagle's Nest explore the surrounding area.  You can find your piece of a quite Secluded Glen type area such as this outcrop below.  What a relaxing place to pontificate the meaning of life. If nothing else, you will have a nice fresh air and it will help your eyes get of the daily grind of staring at digital screens. 

Until next time, we always hope you find your own secluded glen, whereever you are in the world.  One of our favorite quotes is from Confucious,"Where ever so you go - Go with all your heart".