Melchsee

#739 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Melchsee is a lake in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. It lends its name to the resort Melchsee-Frutt, in the municipality of Kerns. At an elevation of 1891 m, its surface area is 54 ha. ()

Alternative names: Area: 133.44 acres (0.2085 mi²)Maximum depth: 59 ftElevation: 6204 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°46'15"N, 8°16'21"E

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ObwaldenSwitzerland

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Melchsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aare Gorge, Oberhasli, Engstlensee, Tannensee.

4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Aare Gorge, Meiringen
118 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Aare Gorge (Aareschlucht) is a breathtaking natural wonder located near Meiringen, in the municipality of Schattenhalb, Switzerland. Carved into the limestone by the untamed waters of the Aare River over thousands of years...
5 miSW
Valley
Oberhasli, Meiringen
128 min walk • The Oberhasli is a historical Landvogtei or Talschaft in the Bernese Highlands, Switzerland, bordering on the cantons of Obwalden, Nidwalden, Uri and Wallis.
4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Engstlensee
102 min walk • Nestled in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, Engstlensee is a serene mountain lake that captivates the hearts of nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. At an elevation of approximately 1,850 meters above sea level, this natural wonder is a hidden gem known for its...
1.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tannensee
41 min walk • Tannensee is a reservoir in Obwalden, Switzerland. In 1958, Tannenbach and few other creeks were dammed with an earth-fill dam. The reservoir has a volume of 3.8 mio m³ and its surface area is 33 ha. The reservoir is used to generate electricity at Kraftwerk Hugschwendi in Kerns.
2.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Planplatten
64 min walk • Planplatten is a mountain situated above Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. In 1999 a panoramic restaurant has been built on the summit which is accessible by gondola lift.
4.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Graustock, Engelberg
120 min walk • The Graustock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located south of Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is one of the two tripoints between the cantons of Berne, Nidwalden and Obwalden. On the north side of the mountain lies the Trüebsee.
4.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Restiturm, Meiringen
121 min walk • The Restiturm, or Burgruine Resti, is a ruined castle in the municipality of Meiringen in the Swiss canton of Bern. The original castle was built in the 13th century and has been rebuilt several times.
1.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochstollen
42 min walk • The Hochstollen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between the Klein Melchtal and the Melchtal in the canton of Obwalden. The border with the canton of Bern runs south of the summit. The closest locality is Melchsee-Frutt on its east side.
5 miSW
46°43'37"N • 8°11'14"E
Sherlock Holmes museum, Meiringen
129 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.2 miSW
46°43'21"N • 8°11'21"E
Kletterhalle Meiringen, Meiringen
132 min walk • Climbing
4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rotsandnollen
101 min walk • The Rotsandnollen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located between Melchsee-Frutt and Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden.