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Hochstollen round tour, Melchsee-Frutt
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Melchsee-Frutt – Balmeregghorn – Planplatten – Hääggen – Hochstollen – Abgschütz – Melchsee-Frutt
difficult
Distance 18.4 km
6:30 h
1,000 m
1,000 m
The Hochstollen round tour is a unique experience that calls for physical fitness and experience of the mountains. The footpaths are in good condition. Some sections are very steep. This panoramic hike is worth every bead of sweat.
Author’s recommendation
Early risers enjoy an unforgettable sunrise behind them on the Hochstollen.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,481 m
Lowest point
1,893 m
Best time of year
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Tips and hints
Tourist information:Nidwalden Tourism
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 41 610 88 33
More tours at nidwalden.com/wandern
Start
Melchsee-Frutt, old cableway terminus (1,908 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'663'403E 1'180'678N
DD
46.774266, 8.268785
DMS
46°46'27.4"N 8°16'07.6"E
UTM
32T 444175 5180339
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Destination
Melchsee-Frutt, old cableway terminus
Turn-by-turn directions
The tour starts at the old cableway terminus at Melchsee-Frutt. We walk along Lake Melch to the Balmeregg cableway terminus. From here we walk steeply uphill to the Balmeregghorn. Sitting on the bench, we enjoy magnificent views of the Bernese Alps and the Titlis. With a bit of luck we might see marmots, chamois or ibexes on the easy footpath via Planplatte to Hääggen. Now we ascend again via Hohsträss to the Wit-Ris cutting and then follow a steep path to the Hochstollen. Breathtaking panoramic views are our reward for the effort. We see the Wetterhorn, numerous mountain lakes and even the Älggi, the geographical centre of Switzerland. After a picnic break, we tackle the steep descent via the Abgschütz to Lake Blau and return to Frutt.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Mit dem Zug bis Sarnen und mit dem Postauto bis Stöckalp anschliessend mit der Gondelbahn bis Melchsee-FruttGetting there
Von Luzern auf der A8 nach Sarnen, die Ausfahrt Sarnen Nord Richtung Kerns/ Melchsee-Frutt benützenCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'663'403E 1'180'678N
DD
46.774266, 8.268785
DMS
46°46'27.4"N 8°16'07.6"E
UTM
32T 444175 5180339
w3w
///reception.hobbit.stables
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Nr. 411 Höhenwanderung 1:25‘000
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
18.4 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
1,000 m
Descent
1,000 m
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