Paragliding Melchsee Frutt_Dämpfelsmatt

Melchsee-Frutt, located in the canton of Obwalden near the Bernese Oberland, is a popular destination for both summer and winter sports. The take-off site at Dämpfelsmatt, situated at an altitude of 1,900 meters, is primarily used during the summer months. The launch area is a gently sloping alpine meadow, facing north to northeast, making it an ideal spot for easy take-offs. To reach Melchsee-Frutt, you can drive to Stöckalp via Sarnen, Kerns, and Melchtal. From Stöckalp, take the gondola to Melchsee-Frutt. In the summer, there's also a toll road available, but it operates only once per hour. From the gondola station, it's a 7-minute marked footpath to the launch site. The landing zone is typically in Stöckalp, on the meadow next to the parking lot, marked by a windsock. Be cautious of cable wires and wildlife protection areas; information is available on the notice board at the launch site. Melchsee-Frutt offers excellent conditions for thermal flights, with possibilities for cross-country flying. You can enjoy flights into the Engelberg Valley, the Bernese Oberland (Meiringen), and the Entlebuch region (Brünig, Brienzerrothorn, Sörenberg). A well-known route is from Melchsee-Frutt over the 'Planplatten' to Sarnersee. For those interested in combining flying with hiking, Melchsee-Frutt is a renowned hiking area in the summer and a popular ski resort in the winter. The '4-Lake Hike' in the Jochpass region is one of the most beautiful hikes in Central Switzerland, featuring stunning views of the Bernese Alps. For more details on the gondola schedule and other activities, visit [Melchsee-Frutt](http://www.melchsee-frutt.com). For tandem flights and more information, check [Airtandem](http://www.airtandem.ch/ff/atff004.html).