The best mountain hikes around Kerns

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Obwalden? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around Kerns to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike around Kerns.

Berghaus Jochpass – Jochpass Mountain Station loop from Büel	Expert 03:45 5.10km
Glogghüs Ridge Traverse – Rothorn (Melchsee-Frutt) loop from Obere Frutt	Expert 06:28 14.9km
Melchsee loop from Obere Frutt	Intermediate 04:19 12.6km
Arvigrat Ridge loop from Wolfenschiessen	Expert 05:11 12.6km

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Berghaus Jochpass – Jochpass Mountain Station loop from Büel
03:45
5.10km
1.4km/h
370m
370m
Expert
4.8
(4)
49
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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2
Glogghüs Ridge Traverse – Rothorn (Melchsee-Frutt) loop from Obere Frutt
06:28
14.9km
2.3km/h
830m
830m
Expert
5.0
(1)
17
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Melchsee loop from Obere Frutt
04:19
12.6km
2.9km/h
410m
410m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
8
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4
Arvigrat Ridge loop from Wolfenschiessen
05:11
12.6km
2.4km/h
710m
700m
Expert
5
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.