You ride a cable car for about 20 minutes up to Melchsee-Frutt. The high plateau has mountain restaurants and hotels. You can enjoy beautiful hikes here in summer and winter.
Melchsee is about 54 hectares big and lies at an elevation of 1891 m above sea level. It’s a popular destination for anglers and hikers, offering a picturesque setting in the midst of the surrounding mountain landscape.
The Fruttli Path is a learning and adventure trail with ten stations along the way. Fruttli, the marmot, is the star here. Around the lake, there are several fire pits with wood supplies and seating areas.
The Frutt Train is a small tourist train that takes you across the plateau in summer if you’re not as good on foot.
In winter, the ski area offers 36 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. 15 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is at an elevation of 1080 to 2255 m above sea level.
Cable Car Route:
- Valley station: 1080 m above sea level (Stöckalp)
- Mountain station: 1933 m above sea level (Melchsee-Frutt)
Practical Information:
- Free parking available at the valley station
Meeting point
Stöckalp Mountain Station, Fruttstrasse 53, 6067 Melchtal
Highlights
- Take the gondola up to the high plateau
- Experience an idyllic hiking area in summer
- Enjoy the beautiful Melchsee
- Ski oder Snowboard im Winter im Skigebiet fahren
Important information
- Please check the schedule on the travel day via the SBB website or app
Includes
- Ticket between Stöckalp and Melchsee-Frutt
