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Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 14 photos
Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns
Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns
Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns
Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns
Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns
Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns
Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1200
Length 12.8 mi
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest segment 12.8%
Total ascent 4429 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns
#53 toughest climb of Switzerland
#44 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#59 longest climb of Switzerland
#26 average steepest climb of Nidwald & Obwald
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Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns is a climb in the region Nidwald & Obwald. It is 12.8 mi long and bridges 4429 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1200. The top of the ascent is located at 6247 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 14 photos.

Road names: Melchtalerstrasse & Fruttstrasse

5.0 by Kevin
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
I call this one a magnificent smash. The climb starts rather slowly from Sarnen/Kerns, but goes totally crazy from Stöckalp, where the percentages skyrocket, the (toll) road gets narrower and narrower and the world around you gets more beautiful by the minute. Be sure to drive a few kilometres further to Tannalp, it is definitely worth it!... read more

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Reviews (3)

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harveykorsman
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1 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Nice quiet run-up , and from stockalp you don't have a moment's rest it stays above 10％ suffering but it's worth it in the end when you get to the top.

Mooie rustige aanloop , en vanuit stockalp heb je geen moment rust het blijft boven de 10％ afzien maar het is het uiteindelijk waard als je boven bent.

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RobertS
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2 y 4.0
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Kevin sums it up well.

As an alternative to the somewhat boring first half, we climbed from Kerns via Flüeli-Ranft (past the beautiful Pax Montana hotel) along the Kernserstrasse and then on a deserted calm forest road with no cars. You then rejoin the main road at one of those typical wooden bridges just before the village of Melchtal. After the barrier and the traffic light at Stöckalp, the views get much better, the road surface worse, steeper and bumpier (not fun for the descent) and it's seriously gruelling.

At the top of the climb, don't forget to cycle on to Tannalp. Fine tarmac and almost no altimeters but more views of other mountains and a small reservoir. The descent back from Melchsee to Stöckalp is no fun. In June 2023, there was also a lot of gravel on repaired stretches of asphalt and in bends. After the barrier, the descent to Kerns is lovely.

Kevin vat het al goed samen.

Als alternatief voor de wat saaie eerste helft, hebben wij vanuit Kerns geklommen via Flüeli-Ranft (langs het prachtige Pax Montana-hotel) over de Kernserstrasse en daarna over een verlaten kalm bosweggetje zonder auto’s. Je sluit dan weer aan op de hoofdweg bij een zo’n typische houten brug vlak voor het dorp Melchtal. Na de slagboom en het stoplicht bij Stöckalp worden de uitzichten veel beter, het wegdek slechter, steiler en hobbeliger (niet leuk voor de afdaling) en is het serieus afzien.

Vergeet boven op de klim niet door te fietsen tot Tannalp. Prima asfalt en bijna geen hoogtemeters maar wel meer zicht op andere bergen en een klein stuwmeer. De afdaling terug van de Melchsee tot aan Stöckalp is niet leuk. In juni 2023 lag er ook nog eens heel veel grind op gerepareerde stukken asfalt en in bochten. Na de slagboom is het heerlijk afdalen tot Kerns.

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Kevin
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3 y 5.0 01:41:28 (7.5 mph)
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I call this one a magnificent smash. The climb starts rather slowly from Sarnen/Kerns, but goes totally crazy from Stöckalp, where the percentages skyrocket, the (toll) road gets narrower and narrower and the world around you gets more beautiful by the minute. Be sure to drive a few kilometres further to Tannalp, it is definitely worth it!

Een prachtige smeerlap noem ik deze. De beklimming begint nogal sloom vanuit Sarnen/Kerns, maar gaat helemaal los vanaf Stöckalp, waar de percentages de lucht in schieten, de (tol)weg steeds smaller wordt en de wereld rondom je met de minuut mooier wordt. Rij vooral enkele kilometers verder door naar Tannalp, het loont zeker de moeite!

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:34:03
7 mph 01:49:04
9 mph 01:25:00
12 mph 01:03:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Melchsee-Frutt can be cycled from 2 sides. Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns.

Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns is 12.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns is 6.6%.

Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns is at 6247 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:34:03 to climb Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns. At 7 mph the time is 01:49:04, and at 9 mph 01:25:00. For the fastest cyclists, 01:03:51 is an achievable time.

Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns is located in the region Nidwald & Obwald in Switzerland.

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