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The train from Melchsee-Frutt to Bonistock is full of wonders. Firstly there is the view across to Mount Titlis and the Obwalden peaks, then the idyllic magic of two lakes – Tannensee and Melchsee.

Description

From the Melchsee-Frutt mountain station, the trail runs in an easterly direction alongside the ski piste up to the Bonistock mountain restaurant. The ascent runs close to the ridge above the climbing park. The panorama is impressive to both north and south: depending on the weather you can see from Mount Titlis across to the Wendenstock peaks, Bustenhorn across the Trift glacier, Glogghuis and as far as Mount Pilatus. The circle is closed with the striking tip of Nünalphorn and Huetstock.

From the Boni mountain station there is a crossing over the steep slope towards the east to Chringenpass. The descent from Chringen is a little awkward (snow drifts) but generally perfectly manageable.

The return to the south of the Boni cliffs initially leads to Tannensee, which is situated in a virtually flat upland valley, almost on the saddle to Gental valley. You arrive back at the finish in Frutt village passing Melchsee – the lake that gives its name to this small Obwalden winter sports resort.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Melchsee-Frutt
Destination
Melchsee-Frutt
Ascent
420 m
Descent
420 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
4 h 25 min
Physical requirements
Difficult
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/snowshoe-trekking/route...

Map

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Contact

Sportbahnen Melchsee-Frutt
Sarnerstrasse 1
6064  Kerns

Phone  +41 (0)41 669 70 60
info@melchsee-frutt.ch
melchsee-frutt.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 791

Distance

9 km

Duration

4 h 25 min

Ascent

420 m

Travel information: Melchsee-Frutt

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