Melchtal: Hotels and Accommodations

Melchtal is a valley in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, formed by the Great Melchaa, and is also the name of a settlement in this valley.

The nearby surroundings of Melchtal include Höch Dossen, Rämisgütsch, Wandelen, and Ofen. The Brienz Wildlife Park is located in the wider regional area around Melchtal.

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Geographical location

The settlement lies at an elevation of 890 m and belongs almost entirely to the political municipality of Kerns. The Melchaa forms the border with Sachseln; the few houses west of the river belong to Flüeli-Ranft.

The Melchtal valley runs from south to north. At its northern end, it is closed off by a gorge before opening into the Sarneraa Valley. Near Flüeli-Ranft, this gorge is also called the Ranft Gorge.

Visitors cross the valley from Kerns to Stöckalp. From Stöckalp, a cable car and, in summer, a mountain road lead to Melchsee-Frutt.

Culture

The former Melchtal Benedictine convent, founded in 1866, is located in Melchtal.

The name Melchtal is associated with the presumed origin of Arnold von Melchtal. Arnold von Melchtal is one of the three founding figures in the Swiss founding myth of the Rütli Oath.

Cattle farming, alpine farming, and tourism are considered the dominant activities in Melchtal.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kerns.