The Obersalzbergbahn is a modest cable car rather than one of the great Alpine lifts, but it earns its place by making the slope above Berchtesgaden easy to reach. The ride rises quickly from town, opening views over roofs, pastures, and the surrounding Bavarian mountains.
It is useful if you want a short scenic outing without committing to the full Jenner or Watzmann experience. Combine it with a walk on the upper paths, or use it as a gentler counterpoint to the heavier history around the Dokumentation Obersalzberg.