Hochstollen Summit – View of Lake Melchsee loop from Melchsee-Frutt

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Hochstollen Summit – View of Lake Melchsee loop from Melchsee-Frutt

Hard

5.0

(2)

hikers

Hochstollen Summit – View of Lake Melchsee loop from Melchsee-Frutt

06:27

14.7km

830m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.02 km for 56 m

After 4.26 km for 244 m

After 8.01 km for 3.02 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.87 km

Blausee

Highlight • Lake

The small mountain lake glows in different shades of blue. It's not called the "Pearl" for nothing. When there's no wind, the surrounding mountains are reflected in the lake.

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5.57 km

The Hochstollen offers a rewarding but challenging hike with breathtaking views of the Obwalden mountain panorama. The summit rewards with a distant view of Titlis and Pilatus. The ascent is particularly popular in summer.

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8.63 km

Glogghüs Ridge Traverse

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The ridge crossing over the Rothorn and Glogghues above the Melchsee is very demanding. You move here in high alpine terrain, which I would describe as a level of difficulty …

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8.75 km

Glogghüs Summit

Highlight • Summit

9.21 km

Rothorn (Melchsee-Frutt)

Highlight • Summit

The ridge crossing over the Rothorn and Glogghues above the Melchsee is very demanding. You move here in high alpine terrain, which I would describe as a level of difficulty …

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9.58 km

Rothorn

Peak

13.7 km

E-bike charging station at Lake Melchsee

Highlight • Rest Area

13.8 km

View of Lake Melchsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are there at the right time with the perfect conditions, the surrounding mountains are reflected in the lake, allowing for a brilliant view.

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13.9 km

Melchsee Panorama Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views over the lake, the mountains, the chapel and the plateau.

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

3.38 km

2.05 km

2.00 km

621 m

538 m

Surfaces

8.36 km

2.60 km

1.44 km

900 m

710 m

551 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,440 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

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Hochstollen Summit – View of Lake Melchsee loop from Melchsee-Frutt

Blausee