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Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Kerns

Melchsee-Frutt – Hochstollen Summit loop from Melchsee-Frutt

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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Kerns

Melchsee-Frutt – Hochstollen Summit loop from Melchsee-Frutt

Hard

4.7

(16)

168

hikers

Melchsee-Frutt – Hochstollen Summit loop from Melchsee-Frutt

06:06

13.4km

790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.86 km for 210 m

After 7.41 km for 3.02 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

336 m

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 down into the valley to Stöckalp, the valley station is served by the post bus.

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2

723 m

Shore of Lake Melchsee

Highlight • Lake

Melchsee Lake is idyllically situated at 1,920 meters above sea level near Melchsee-Frutt in the canton of Obwalden. Surrounded by majestic mountains, the clear mountain lake invites you to hike, fish, and relax. In summer, clouds and peaks are reflected in the water – a tranquil, picturesque spot in the Central Swiss Alps.

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3

1.71 km

Blausee

Highlight • Lake

The small mountain lake glows in different shades of blue. It's not called the "Pearl" for nothing. When there's no wind, the surrounding mountains are reflected in the lake.

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4

4.94 km

Hochstollen Summit

Highlight • Summit

The Hochstollen is a 2,481-meter-high mountain in the Uri Alps near Melchsee-Frutt. It offers a rewarding yet challenging hike with breathtaking views of the Obwalden mountain panorama. The summit rewards with distant views as far as Titlis and Pilatus. The climb is especially popular in summer.

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5

4.96 km

View of the Melchsee from Hochstollen

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the high tunnel you have a wonderful view of the lakes around Melchsee-Frutt and the glaciers on the other side

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6

5.37 km

Rock Window on the Ascent to Hochstollen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Small rock gate on the descent from the Hochstollen

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8.16 km

Glogghüs

Peak

8.98 km

Rothorn

Peak

9

13.2 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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10

13.3 km

Melchsee Panorama Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

3.29 km

1.96 km

1.31 km

789 m

167 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

2.42 km

1.07 km

929 m

900 m

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Highest point (2,440 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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3°C

55 %

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