Melchsee-Frutt

Sachseln, Obwalden

Melchsee-Frutt is a ski resort in Sachseln, Obwalden, CH. It has 86 km of pistes, 33 lifts, elevation up to 1997 m. Slopes break down into 49 km beginner, 21 km intermediate, 17 km advanced.

Skiers enjoy a sunny day on the snowy slopes of the Austrian Alps.

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Stunning winter view of snow-covered mountains and cable cars in Grindelwald, Switzerland.

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Captivating alpine skiing scene with snowy mountains and skiers enjoying a sunny winter day.

Breathtaking view of snow-capped mountains in Korutany under a clear blue sky.

Skiers enjoy a sunny winter day at a resort in Gudauri, Georgia with scenic cable cars.

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Slopes

86.5 km

Lifts

33

Elevation

1189–2027 m

838 m vertical

Country

CH

10,805 pers/h uphill Faces: N

Slopes by difficulty

easy 48.5 km

intermediate 20.9 km

advanced 16.6 km

novice 480 m

Lifts by type

goods · 14station · 5chair lift · 4rope tow · 4t-bar · 3cable car · 1gondola · 1magic carpet · 1

46.77766, 8.27583

Sources: osm

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

BRN Bern Airport 61 km · ~1h 30m
ZRH Zürich Airport 78 km · ~1h 55m
LUG Lugano Airport 99 km · ~2h 26m

Nearest cities

Kriens (25,010) 28 km
Littau (16,121) 30 km
Luzern (81,691) 30 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Melchsee-Frutt have?

Melchsee-Frutt has 33 ski lifts — 14 goods, 5 station, 4 chair lift.

How many kilometres of slopes at Melchsee-Frutt?

Melchsee-Frutt has 86.5 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Melchsee-Frutt?

The highest lift-served point at Melchsee-Frutt is around 1997 m.

Where is Melchsee-Frutt located?

Melchsee-Frutt is located in Sachseln, Obwalden, CH.

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