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Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Kerns

View of Lake Melchsee – Melchsee-Frutt loop from Melchsee-Frutt

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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Kerns

View of Lake Melchsee – Melchsee-Frutt loop from Melchsee-Frutt

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4.0

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21

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View of Lake Melchsee – Melchsee-Frutt loop from Melchsee-Frutt

00:43

2.63km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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165 m

Melchsee‑Frutt cable car station

Highlight • Rest Area

The ascent and descent costs 37 SFR... it's worth going up and down by train, then you'll have more stamina for the beautiful mountain tours up here

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452 m

Frutt Lodge & Spa Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

It lies on the sunny high plateau at 1,920 meters and offers plenty of space for retreat, relaxation and great mountain experiences. Let yourself be spoiled.

More information: fruttlodge.ch

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884 m

Bonistock Barbecue Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Here is a fire pit with four individual grill grates and firewood

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4

1.29 km

Melchsee-Frutt Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Old church in the middle of the lake just awesome 😀

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5

1.67 km

View of Lake Melchsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are there at the right time with the perfect conditions, the surrounding mountains are reflected in the lake, allowing for a brilliant view.

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1.73 km

Melchsee Panorama Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views over the lake, the mountains, the chapel and the plateau.

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2.06 km

Melchsee-Frutt

Highlight • Lake

Hiking, fishing, skiing, just enjoying the view and the beauty of the mountains. Everything is possible on the shore of this dream lake.

The cable car takes exhausted hikers comfortably …

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2.16 km

Goat Fountain with Drinking Water

Highlight • Monument

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2.63 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.02 km

792 m

741 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.37 km

598 m

326 m

194 m

136 m

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