- 0:25 h
- 1.81 km
- 15 m
- 15 m
- 1,893 m
- 1,908 m
- 15 m
- Start: Between Erzegg chairlift and Distelboden restaurant
- Destination: Between Erzegg chairlift and Distelboden restaurant
The high valley Melchsee-Frutt offers varied ski areas: the slopes of Balmeregghorn and Erzegg with wide and sunny pistes. Opposite are the steeper descents around Bonistock. The ride starts by gondola or lift usually in the Distelboden area, reachable in a few minutes from the mountain station.
Between the Erzegg chairlift and the Distelboden restaurant is also the start of the Melchsee trail. The short, flat route along the frozen reservoir offers a wonderful view of the car-free Frutt-Dörfli and the striking mountain range including Rothorn, Glogghuis, Hochstollen, and Brünighaupt. The trail is ideal for warming up and getting a first orientation in the area.
If you look closely, you might notice some holes in the lake. No worries: they indicate a rare sport practiced here – ice fishing. If you're lucky, you might even watch someone fishing.
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Tour information
Loop Road
Directions & Parking facilities
By train with Zentralbahn from Lucerne/Interlaken to Sarnen, by post bus to Stöckalp, and from there by gondola lift to Melchsee-Frutt
Additional information
Winter season:
The winter season usually lasts from mid-December to early April.
Snow report:
Current snow conditions can be found on the website of Sportbahnen Melchsee-Frutt.
Signage:
The route is marked with signposts in a counterclockwise direction.
Ski rental and trail pass:
The old mountain station is equipped with showers, which can be used on request at the guest information office. More information about the local trail pass, cross-country equipment rental, and changing and shower facilities can be found on the website of Sportbahnen Melchsee-Frutt.
Author
Obwalden Tourismus
Organization
Obwalden Tourismus
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