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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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.
13km
760m
900m
4h 25m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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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.
13km900m760m4h 35mLandscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
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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.
15km620m760m4h 35mLandscape: Along the water,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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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.
19km1500m720m6h 50mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt, alte Bergstat. | |
| (23m) | |
| Melchsee-Frutt, Fachshubel |
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.
17km740m480m5h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) | |
| (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) |
| Stöckalp | |
| (17m) | |
| St. Niklausen OW, Alpenblick |
This route links Nidwalden's political, historical, spiritual, geographical and topographical centers. Local history is the central theme.
20km1450m1450mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) | |
| (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) |
| Stöckalp | |
| (24m) | |
| Kerns, Post |
| Kerns, Post | |
| (20m) | |
| 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.
10km740m30m3h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) | |
| (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) |
| Stöckalp | |
| (24m) | |
| Kerns, Post |
| Kerns, Post | |
| (20m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof |
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.
18km700m1350m5h 45mLandscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) | |
| (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) |
| Stöckalp | |
| (31m) | |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof |
| Sarnen | |
| (9m) | |
| Giswil |
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.
16km900m460m5h 15mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) | |
| (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) |
| Stöckalp | |
| (31m) | |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof |
| Sarnen | |
| (9m) | |
| Alpnachstad |
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.
11km700m1400m4h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) | |
| (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) |
| Stöckalp | |
| (24m) | |
| Kerns, Post |
| Kerns, Post | |
| (20m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof |
| Stans, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Buochs, Post |
