The Eagle's Nest Traditional Geocache
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The Eagle's Nest is a slightly more challenging cache then some of our other caches we have placed. It was a challenge to place!! We hope that everyone has fun trying to reach for the Eagle........
History of the Eagle's Nest
The Kehlsteinhaus (in English-speaking countries also known as the Eagle's Nest) is a chalet-style structure erected on a subpeak of the Hoher Göll known as the Kehlstein. It was built as an extension of the Obersalzberg complex erected by the Nazis in the mountains above Berchtesgaden.
The Kehlsteinhaus was intended as a 50th birthday present for Adolf Hitler to serve as a retreat for Hitler and place for him to entertain visiting dignitaries.
The Kehlsteinhaus was commissioned by Martin Bormann, with construction proceeding over a 13-month period. It was completed in the summer of 1938, prior to its formal presentation to Hitler on his 50th birthday on April 20, 1939. It is situated on a ridge at the top of the Kehlstein mountain 1,834 m (6,017 ft), reached by a 6.5 km (4.0 mi) long and 4 m (13 ft) wide road that cost 30 million RMs to build (about 150 million euros in 2007, adjusted in line with inflation).
You are looking for a small cylinder that contains a log book and pen, and space for small trackables and coins. The Container has natural camouflage and is NOT in the normal locations at the target coordinates.
Please ensure that the cache is returned as it was found to avoid being spotted.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Hayvxr gur Erny Rntyrf Arfg guvf pnpur vf abg 6017 sg sebz gur tebhaq, OHG vgf abg ng tebhaq yriry rvgure. Or cercnerq sbe n pyvzo!