Flüeli Ranft

Small Swiss village in the canton of Obwalden, known as the home and retreat of Brother Klaus (Niklaus von Flüe), Switzerland’s patron saint. The area includes his birth house, the chapels of Upper and Lower Ranft, and the gorge where he lived as a hermit for many years. The landscape is quiet and pastoral, with forests, meadows, and a deep ravine carved by the Melchaa river. It is a popular destination for walking, reflection, and cultural visits, with well-marked paths connecting the historical sites.