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Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns

Obwalden, switzerland

Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns covers 20.5km and 1,350m of climbing, reaching 1,904m at the summit. Averaging 6.6%, the road kicks to 12.8% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,904m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Obwalden, Switzerland.

  • The crux hits between km 13 and km 19 — 31km above 10% averaging 11.8%.
  • Longer than 99% of climbs in Obwalden.
  • More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • At 1,904m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.

Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns

Obwalden, switzerland

20.5km 1350m 6.6%
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Distance

20.5km

Avg Gradient

6.6%

Max Gradient

12.8%

Elevation Gain

1350m

Summit

1,904m

Wall Rating

6.6

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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