Flüeli Ranft
Peaceful village in Obwalden, known for its chapels, historic hermitage, and quiet walking paths




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.
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Mountains
Tannenschild
A quiet alpine ridge above Tannensee with panoramic trails, peaceful meadows, and a perfect view across the Melchsee-Frutt plateau.
- Altitude
- 2181m
Glogghüs
A striking 2,534-meter peak above Melchsee-Frutt, offering panoramic views, alpine trails, and a true sense of mountain solitude.
- Altitude
- 2534
Brienzer Rothorn
A breathtaking summit above Lake Brienz, offering panoramic views of the Bernese Alps and endless hiking trails.
- Altitude
- 2350m
Climbing
Klettersteig Fruttli
A scenic family-friendly via ferrata near Melchsee-Frutt, offering fun, safety, and sweeping alpine views.
- Difficulty
- C/D
- Total
- 1h
- Length
- 100m
Melchsee Frutt Klettergarden
A scenic alpine climbing area above Melchsee Lake with sport routes, multi-pitch walls, and unbeatable mountain views.
- Routes
- 193
- Difficulty
- 3 - 8
- Length
- 50m
Lake
Camping
Melchsee
A high alpine lake near Melchsee-Frutt, perfect for wild camping, fishing, climbing, and cooling off after a day in the mountains.
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