Obwalden · Hiking

Alter Fruttweg

An out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland.

1.7 mi
round trip
2,373 ft
climb
5,352 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Alter Fruttweg is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,940 ft and 5,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,640 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Melchsee-Frutt, about 1.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Haupt, Murmelchopf and Bocki. Bettenalpbachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Hofstatt-Derfli and Campingplatz Obsee are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Alter Fruttweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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