Four Lakes Hike

Hiking trails & Routes

Four Lakes Hike

Hard

4.7

(14)

100

hikers

Four Lakes Hike

09:54

26.0km

1,380m

Hiking

From the imposing Titlis over four wonderful mountain lakes and numerous magnificent views to the picturesque Melchsee-Frutt plateau: This hike is a wonderful mountain experience that you can make as easy as you like with the help of the many mountain railways along the way. The route can also be…

by Nidwalden Tourismus

Last updated: September 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.34 km

Hammock with a view of Lake Trübsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's wonderful to lie here and enjoy nature!

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11.9 km

Engstlensee

Highlight • Lake

This natural reservoir is not only beautiful to look at, but also benefits the surrounding communities. Part of it is tapped and generates environmentally friendly green electricity further down the valley.

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17.2 km

Tannensee

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully situated mountain lake surrounded by a wonderful mountain panorama... either easily accessible from Melchsee-Frutt or via the more challenging 4-lake hike from Engelberg

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19.4 km

Melchsee Panorama Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

6.03 km

5.40 km

3.33 km

1.37 km

300 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.33 km

7.19 km

3.90 km

3.28 km

2.67 km

610 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,200 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

9°C

2°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 20, 2024,🇨🇭 4-Seen-Wanderung über Melchsee-Frutt

After my last tour around Melchsee-Frutt on October 3rd last year, I wanted to do the 4-lake tour soon. Now I was finally able to do it. The best place to park is at the Stöckalp cable car car park. In summer, this seems to be free.

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July 15, 2024

From the imposing Titlis over four wonderful mountain lakes and numerous magnificent views to the picturesque Melchsee-Frutt plateau: This hike is a wonderful mountain experience that you can make as easy as you like with the help of the many mountain railways along the way. The route can also be done

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