Sarnen - Melchsee-Frutt

21.97 km long
bike tour

From the train station, the tour takes you to Flüeli-Ranft, the workplace of the holy Brother Klaus. Then it continues along the right side of the Melchaa river into the Melchtal and up to Melchsee-Frutt.

The route starts in the valley at around 470 m above sea level and winds steadily uphill to the Frutt at 1,920 m above sea level. On the way, you pass through idyllic villages, green alpine meadows, and follow the course of the Melchaa through the wild romantic Melchtal. The last kilometers from Stöckalp follow the well-developed Frutt road, rewarded with a steady incline and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Once at the top, the high plateau around Melchsee invites you to stay, enjoy, or continue cycling.

  • 3:20 h
  • 21.97 km
  • 1,447 m
  • 21 m
  • 471 m
  • 1,901 m
  • 1,430 m
  • Start: Sarnen train station
  • Destination: Melchsee-Frutt mountain station

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions & Parking facilities

By train from Interlaken or Lucerne to Sarnen.

Author

Obwalden Tourismus

Organization

Obwalden Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Culinary Tip:
Hotel Krone Sarnen

The modern Swiss Bike 4-star Hotel Krone in Sarnen is located in the village center. Royal dining and crowning conclusions. Whether lunch or dinner: the menu surprises with seasonal and regional delicacies lovingly prepared by the chefs. A large wine cellar with 100 Swiss wines ensures the perfect finish.

krone-sarnen.ch

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