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title: "Hochstollen circular route, Melchsee-Frutt"
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description: "This panoramic hike is worth every drop of sweat. The start is at the old mountain station at Melchsee-Frutt. You walk along the Melchsee to the Balmeregg valley station. From here, it goes steeply uphill to the Balmeregghorn. From the bench, you enjoy a wonderful view of the Bernese Alps and the Titlis. With some luck, you may spot marmots, chamois, or ibex on the leisurely hiking trail via Planplatte to Hääggen. Then it goes uphill again via Hohsträss to the Wit-Ris notch and then further along the steep mountain hiking trail to the Hochstollen. A breathtaking panoramic view rewards the climb every time. After a picnic break, you tackle the steep descent via Abgschütz to the Blausee and back to the Frutt village."
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Hochstollen circular route, Melchsee-Frutt
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- Tip
- 18.38 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: difficult
- Great panorama
- Hike
- panoramic road

Admire the Wetterhorn, numerous blue mountain lakes, and even Älggi, the geographic center of Switzerland.

This panoramic hike is worth every drop of sweat. The start is at the old mountain station at Melchsee-Frutt. You walk along the Melchsee to the Balmeregg valley station. From here, it goes steeply uphill to the Balmeregghorn. From the bench, you enjoy a wonderful view of the Bernese Alps and the Titlis. With some luck, you may spot marmots, chamois, or ibex on the leisurely hiking trail via Planplatte to Hääggen. Then it goes uphill again via Hohsträss to the Wit-Ris notch and then further along the steep mountain hiking trail to the Hochstollen. A breathtaking panoramic view rewards the climb every time. After a picnic break, you tackle the steep descent via Abgschütz to the Blausee and back to the Frutt village.

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- 6:30 h
- 18.38 km
- 1,000 m
- 1,000 m
- 1,893 m
- 2,481 m
- 588 m
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- Start: Melchsee-Frutt, old mountain station
- Destination: Melchsee-Frutt, old mountain station

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Start

Start

Melchsee-Frutt, old mountain station

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Destination

Destination

Melchsee-Frutt, old mountain station

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Pavements

Asphalt (2%)

Trail (18%)

Path (80%)

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Directions

Melchsee-Frutt – Balmeregghorn – Planplatten – Hääggen – Hochstollen – Abgschütz – Melchsee-Frutt

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Mountain summit
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**From Lucerne on the A8 to Sarnen, take the Sarnen Nord exit towards Kerns/Melchsee-Frutt

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**Parking**Paid parking available in Sarnen.

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**Public transportation**By train to Sarnen and by PostBus to Stöckalp, then by gondola lift to Melchsee-Frutt

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Additional information

For tourist information: Nidwalden Tourism

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Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Early risers enjoy an unforgettable sunrise on the Hochstollen when going in the reverse direction.

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Safety guidelines

The Hochstollen circular route offers a unique mountain experience with good fitness and mountain suitability. The mountain paths are in good condition. Some sections are very steep.

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Map

No. 411 high-altitude hike 1:25’000

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