View of Melchsee – Tannensee loop from Tannensee

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View of Melchsee – Tannensee loop from Tannensee

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View of Melchsee – Tannensee loop from Tannensee

04:50

13.8km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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900 m

Tannensee

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully situated mountain lake surrounded by a wonderful mountain panorama... either easily accessible from Melchsee-Frutt or via the more challenging 4-lake hike from Engelberg

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3.45 km

Melchsee-Frutt Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Old church in the middle of the lake just awesome 😀

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6.35 km

Balmeregghorn

Highlight • Summit

Nice view all around and possibility for rest.

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6.63 km

View of Melchsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view towards Melchsee.

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8.01 km

Tannensee

Highlight • Lake

The Tannensee is a true gem. Depending on the weather, you get a wild highland feeling or a liberating bathing feeling in a Swiss mountain lake. A little less touristy than the Melchsee.

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12.2 km

View of Lake Tannen

Highlight • Lake

This youngster among the surrounding lakes did not see the world until 1958. At that time, rubble was thrown up to dam the streams of the valley to Tannensee. Now …

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

4.04 km

3.94 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

3.49 km

2.79 km

1.03 km

223 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,210 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

August 11, 2024,🇨🇭Melchsee Frutt-Balmeregghorn-Tannalp (OW)

A very beautiful but hot day 🌞. Shaded spots were difficult to find, except at the bars/restaurants. Next time, be sure to pack a 👙 for cooling off in the lake. The flowers, landscape, view of the Alps and the Trift Glacier were breathtakingly beautiful. At the turnoff to the Tannalp mountain inn, we briefly strayed from the path and …

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