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Wichelsee – Melchsee-Frutt loop from Alpnach Dorf

Wichelsee – Melchsee-Frutt loop from Alpnach Dorf

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Wichelsee – Melchsee-Frutt loop from Alpnach Dorf

04:30

57.4km

1,700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.76 km

Weir Gate at Lake Wichel (Wichelsee)

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3.09 km

Wichelsee

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Perfect for cooling down.

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9.66 km

View of Lake Sarnen

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with a bench to have a snack

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10.7 km

Niklaus von Flüe residence

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Late medieval log building, the home of Niklaus von Flüe (1417-1487) and Dorothee Wyss. Probably built by Niklaus himself around 1450.

Open for free viewing May to September from 9:30 …

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28.2 km

Melchsee-Frutt

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Hiking, fishing, skiing, just enjoying the view and the beauty of the mountains. Everything is possible on the shore of this dream lake.

The cable car takes exhausted hikers comfortably …

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47.3 km

Hohe Brücke (Highest Covered Bridge in Europe)

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The first High Bridge was built in 1893 and is a well-known sight among the approximately 200 covered wooden bridges in Switzerland. It is the highest covered wooden bridge in Europe. The current version was built in 1943.

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47.3 km

Hohe Brücke

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Of the approximately 200 covered wooden bridges in Switzerland, the Hohe Brücke is unique as it is the highest in Europe. It towers 100 metres above the course of the Grosse Melchaa.

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54.9 km

Wichelsee Bird Sanctuary

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Very nice section of the route with fine, easily drivable gravel.

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57.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

10.7 km

2.97 km

1.08 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

7.04 km

5.06 km

3.18 km

760 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,900 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

29°C

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Wichelsee – Melchsee-Frutt loop from Alpnach Dorf

Weir Gate at Lake Wichel (Wichelsee)

Wichelsee

View of Lake Sarnen

Niklaus von Flüe residence

Melchsee-Frutt

Hohe Brücke (Highest Covered Bridge in Europe)

Hohe Brücke

Wichelsee Bird Sanctuary

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