Bonistock Trailrun

1:32 h
6.55 km
361 m
361 m
1,894 m
2,167 m
273 m
Start: Melchsee-Frutt mountain station
Destination: Melchsee-Frutt mountain station

A round that is incomparable in its diversity, rather short, but with great views.

The Bonistock route is incomparable in its diversity. You smell the scent of the unique alpine flora, admire bizarre rock formations and impressive scree fields – a paradise "not only" for geologists and biologists.

It starts at the "old mountain station" in Frutt-Dörfli. The path leads shortly along the road up to the Hotel frutt Lodge & Spa and then switches behind the imposing building to the hiking path towards Bonistock. The path to Bonistock is incomparable in its diversity. You smell the scent of the unique alpine flora, admire bizarre rock formations and impressive scree fields – a paradise "not only" for geologists and biologists.

Arriving at Bonistock, you enjoy the unique panoramic view over central Switzerland up to the border with Germany and the impressive mountain peaks of the Bernese Alps. Then it continues along the ridge to Chringen and below the cliff back to Frutt-Dörfli.

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Tour information

Loop Road
Nature Highlight

Equipment

Good, sturdy footwear

Directions & Parking facilities

Travel to Stöckalp is possible by private car or by bus no. 343 from Sarnen. From Stöckalp, the gondola runs. It is also possible to drive by private car (paid) to Melchsee-Frutt (uphill trips at even hours, e.g., 8, 10, 12 o'clock, etc. / downhill trips at odd hours, e.g., 9, 11, 13 o'clock, etc.).

Additional information

www.obwalden-tourismus.ch

www.melchsee-frutt.ch

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Obwalden Tourismus

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Obwalden Tourismus

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

If you still have energy, you can add a small round around Melchsee.

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