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Melchsee-Frutt, Tannensee, Engstlenalp out and back

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Distance
9.57 mi
Elevation gain
1,086 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,060 ft
Max elevation
6,561 ft
TrailRank 
44
Min elevation
6,009 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
3 hours one minute
Time
3 hours 29 minutes
Coordinates
2638
Uploaded
September 22, 2020
Recorded
September 2020
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near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)

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Itinerary description

A beautiful hike with restaurant options near every lake.

It begins by the panoramic elevator at the Melchsee for about 4km on a very nice trail to the Tannensee.

From there, you can walk around the Tannensee or continue directly along the road to Tannalp. There are several train stops along the road to to Tannalp or to return to Melchsee-Frutt.

The trail continues down to Engstlenalp. Carry on 10 minutes through the parking for the village and you will arrive to the final lake. There is a picnic area and a toilet.

There is a restaurant/guesthouse in Tannalp as well as in Engstlenalp.

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Option to stop for a snack at the Berggasthaus

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10 minutes to the lake from the parking lot.

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