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Campfire site Campfire site · Sarnen · 483 m

Melchaa Gorge

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  • Melchaaschlucht fireplace
    Melchaaschlucht fireplace
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Who can build the biggest dam wall and thus dam up the most water?

Even at the height of summer, it is wonderfully cool in the Melchaa Gorge and you can cool down further by splashing around in the Melchaa water. Afterwards, you can make a small campfire between the stones and bake bread on a stick for refreshment.


Infrastructure: Fire pit without grill, shaded area, natural & driftwood to search for yourself, water play area
Surroundings: Stones, water
Resrvation: Not possible
Accessibility: Not suitable for baby carriages and wheelchairs

How to get there: From Sarnen train station, head south (lake). Turn left into Flüelistrasse. After the highway bridge, turn left into Dammstrasse. On the right bank 300 m along the stream. Parking spaces available.

Coordinates

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2'662'407E 1'193'516N
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46.889833, 8.257497
DMS
46°53'23.4"N 8°15'27.0"E
UTM
32T 443434 5193189
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Melchaa Gorge


Dammstrasse
6060 Sarnen
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