The Obersaltzburg had several "rings" of security around it, which appeared low key but where fairly hermetic. Nobody was allowed within miles of Berthesgaden without a proper Aushwiez. Hitler enjoyed his stroll from his residence down to the Teahouse most every morning along a path that still exists today. He insisted on taking this walk alone or with one or two close advisors.
This mission required a night parachute drop into the inner security "ring" and then a reasonably long distance shot from the woods toward the grassy, open part of the path to the Teahouse.
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