A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

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Melchsee-Frutt

Fruttli

Open
K3+fairly difficult
Fruttli
Fruttli is a short, airy ferrata on the Bonistock above Melchsee-Frutt, designed as a good first step into vertical terrain. The route climbs about 80 metres and is graded K3+, so it asks for sure-footedness, a head for heights, and basic ferrata equipment. The setting is open and scenic, with broad views over the Melchsee-Frutt plateau and the surrounding mountains. The approach takes around 45 minutes from the mountain station, and the climb itself is roughly half an hour. It starts with a steeper section, passes an eye-catching rock opening, then continues across an exposed traverse before finishing on the iron ladder to the top. For the descent, you can either take the cableway back down or return on foot toward the village area.
Getting There
00:20 h
On The Wall
00:20 h
Getting Back
00:30 h
Total Duration
01:10 h

Links

frutt.ch

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Elevation profile

Length
2.2 km
Ascent
166 m
Descent
166 m
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Via Ferratas in this area

Fruttli

Open
K3+fairly difficult
01:10 h

Rentals

  • Frutt Rental

    Address Sarnerstrasse 1, 6064 Kerns

    Located at the old gondola station in Melchsee-Frutt, Frutt Rental offers equipment rentals for various mountain activities, including via ferrata gear. It's advisable to check their availability and operating hours in advance.
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Weather

    1. overcast and dry 7.2°C
    2. overcast and dry 8.2°C
    3. overcast and dry 8.9°C
    4. overcast and dry 8.9°C

    1. sunny 9.2°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 11.3°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 12.6°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 12.7°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 11.7°C
    2. high clouds 13.4°C
    3. high clouds 14.1°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 13.5°C

    1. high clouds 9°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 10.5°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 11.3°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 10.8°C

    1. sunny 8.7°C
    2. sunny 11°C
    3. sunny 11.9°C
    4. sunny 11.3°C

    1. sunny 9°C
    2. sunny 11.7°C
    3. sunny 13.2°C
    4. sunny 13°C

    1. sunny 8.3°C
    2. sunny 10.4°C
    3. high clouds 11.6°C
    4. high clouds 11.5°C

    1. high clouds 8.9°C
    2. high clouds 10.9°C
    3. high clouds 12°C
    4. high clouds 11.9°C
Forecast updated: 17.09.2026 11:23
Source: MeteoSwiss