- 06:30 h
- 1,000 m
- 1,000 m
- 1,893 m
- 2,481 m
- 588 m
- 18.38 km
- Start: Melchsee-Frutt, old cableway terminus
- Destination: Melchsee-Frutt, old cableway terminus
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.
Good to know
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
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.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Directions & Parking facilities
Von Luzern auf der A8 nach Sarnen, die Ausfahrt Sarnen Nord Richtung Kerns/ Melchsee-Frutt benützen
Kostenpflichtige Parkplätze in Sarnen zur Verfügung.
Mit dem Zug bis Sarnen und mit dem Postauto bis Stöckalp anschliessend mit der Gondelbahn bis Melchsee-Frutt
Additional information
Tourist information:
Nidwalden Tourism
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 41 610 88 33
More tours at nidwalden.com/wandern
Author
Nidwalden Tourismus
Organization
Nidwalden Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Early risers enjoy an unforgettable sunrise behind them on the Hochstollen.
Safety guidelines
Die Hochstollen-Rundtour wird mit guter Kondition und Bergtauglichkeit ein einmaliges Bergerlebnis. Die Bergwege sind in gutem Zustand. Einige Abschnitte sind sehr steil.
Map
Nr. 411 Höhenwanderung 1:25‘000
