Alpine Adventures: Scenic Hikes from Melchsee-Frutt

Discover a world of alpine beauty with these ten hikes accessible by public transport from Melchsee-Frutt. From the famous Four Lakes Trail to the challenging Nidwaldner Höhenweg, each route offers unique experiences in the heart of Central Switzerland. Explore crystal-clear mountain lakes, lush alpine meadows, and panoramic views of iconic peaks like Mount Titlis.

The hikes are listed in order of travel time from Melchsee-Frutt, making it easy to plan your mountain adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Vier-Seen-Wanderung

You are already there! Start directly from Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation).

Fabulous mountain scenery around mighty Mount Titlis, unique flora, the crystal-clear waters of Lakes Melch, Tannen, Engstlen and Trüb – this route linking Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg is justly rated as one of the classic high-altitude hikes.

15.0km

620m

760m

4h 35m

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Nidwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 2/6

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From the Storegg pass, the hiking trail leads along the Obwalden mountain flank of Widderfeldstock, Nünalphorn and Huetstock past alpine huts, over pastures and through small forests to the holiday village of Melchsee-Frutt. The trail offers beautiful views of the wild landscape of the Melchtal valley.

13.0km

900m

760m

4h 35m

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Obwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 5/6

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The hiking trail along the Obwalden mountain flank of Huetstock, Nünalphorn and Widderfeldstock leads past alpine huts, over pastures and through small forests towards the Storegg pass. It offers beautiful views of the wild landscape of the Melchtal valley. After crossing the pass, you can take the Eggen cable car back down.

13.0km

760m

900m

4h 25m

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ViaBerna, Stage 18/20

Minimum travel time: 23m to Melchsee-Frutt, Fachshubel

A long ascent from Hasliberg-Reuti leads through forests and across alpine farms to the Planplatten ridge. Along the steep mountain flank of the Rothorn, still following the ridge, you arrive at the Tannalp. Via the rock path down through Spycherflüö, you reach the historic Engstlenalp spa building with its lake.

19.0km

1500m

720m

6h 50m

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ViaJacobi, Stage 7/33

Minimum travel time: 38m to St. Niklausen OW, Alpenblick

After the initial ascent to Stans, impressive panoramic views open up over Stanser Boden, Lake Lucerne and the peaks of Central Switzerland. The stage's highlight at the end is the hermitage of Niklaus von Flüe with the Ranft chapels.

17.0km

740m

480m

5h 0m

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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 1/2

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Stans, Bahnhof

From Stans the route leads to the town square in Wil on the Aa River. The path continues along the Engelberg portion of the Aa and rises up to the geographical center of the canton - an attractive vantage point. Farther uphill lies the village of Niederrickenbach.

10.0km

740m

30m

3h 25m

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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Stans, Bahnhof

This route links Nidwalden's political, historical, spiritual, geographical and topographical centers. Local history is the central theme.

20.0km

1450m

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Fastest connection from Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) to null: 1h 6m

	Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation)
	(20m)
	Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation)

Walk from Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) to Stöckalp

	Stöckalp
	(24m)
	Kerns, Post

	Kerns, Post
	(20m)
	Stans, Bahnhof

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Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 16/32

Minimum travel time: 1h 7m to Giswil

Worthwhile tour over the head of the Glaubenbielen Pass with superb views of the Sarnersee lake and Titlis summit. From time to time you meet the pass road but also repeatedly find quiet sections at Alpoglen or Pörterwald.

18.0km

700m

1350m

5h 45m

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Waldstätterweg, Stage 5/7

Minimum travel time: 1h 9m to Alpnachstad

A sporty section with views of the Mittelland. Through Alpnachstader Ried and Rotzlochschlucht gorge to the Schnitzturm tower in Stansstad. Ascent along the abandoned tracks of the Fürigen Railway to Oberschilt, then a steep climb to the Bürgenstock, with views of Mount Pilatus and the Mittelland.

16.0km

900m

460m

5h 15m

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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 2/2

Minimum travel time: 1h 17m to Buochs, Post

From Niederrickenbach it is a constant climb that eventually leads to the highest point of the hike - Buochserhorn with its wonderful panoramic views. Over alpine meadows and through shady forests, hikers pass the geographical center of central Switzerland on their way down to Buochs.

11.0km

700m

1400m

4h 25m

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