discOWer Seilpark Melchsee-Frutt
Melchtal / Stöckalp · Obwalden · from age 4
Rope park in mountain forest at 1,080 metres right by the Stöckalp valley station: seven courses, two 100-metre zip lines over the Cheselenbach, a 12-metre pendulum jump and a kids' park from age four.
What makes discOWer Seilpark Melchsee-Frutt special
The park sits in mountain forest at 1,080 metres right next to the Stöckalp valley station of the lift up to Melchsee-Frutt, three minutes' walk from the PostBus stop. Parking is free. The operator calls it the most mindful rope park in Switzerland; in 2026 it marks ten years since construction began.
Seven courses with around 60 platforms range from very easy to very hard. Even the easiest, Rägämettel, crosses the Cheselenbach on two 100-metre zip lines. Haiwgumpär climbs to 16 metres for the 12-metre pendulum jump, and Muigg runs for 240 metres at 4.4 to 13.8 metres up. A 33-metre suspension bridge with a gathering platform is open to everyone.
The rules are clear: you always climb in pairs at least. Children aged 6 to 9 go on the courses with an adult, ideally no more than two children per adult. Children aged 10 to 13 are accompanied or supervised from the ground. The belay system prevents accidental unclipping.
The Pfideripark, with three courses up to 10 metres high, is in a separate spot, so anyone with children in both parks at once needs at least two adults. There is also a kiosk and a large covered barbecue area. Tickets are sold on site only; families and small groups usually don't need to book.
Key facts
| Country | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Region | Obwalden |
| Town | Melchtal / Stöckalp |
| Minimum age | from age 4 |
| Website | discower.ch ↗ |
| Admission | children CHF 28 · adults CHF 38 · family CHF 115 Adults from 16 pay CHF 38 and children aged 6 to 15 CHF 28, each for three hours. The Pfideripark for children aged 4 to 8 costs CHF 18 for an hour and a half. A full-day ticket costs CHF 8 extra. Families: 1 adult with 1 child CHF 60, with 2 children CHF 80; 2 adults with 1 child CHF 90, with 2 children CHF 115; each further child under 16 CHF 23, over 16 CHF 33. Groups of 10 or more: CHF 35 / 25 / 15. Tickets are sold only at the ticket desk; the operator takes cards and Twint but asks for cash. Prices as of 2026-10 – they change, please check with the operator. |
| Coordinates | 46.80142, 8.27777 |
| Directions | OpenStreetMap · Maps app |
For children: The main rope park is for ages 6 and up and from 120 cm. Children from about four use the separate Pfideripark, where adults accompany them from the ground.
Details researched from public sources, last checked October 2026. Source: discower.ch
Location
Season 2026
| 2 May – 14 June | Saturday, Sunday, public holidays | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June – 3 July | Saturday, Sunday, public holidays | 10:00–18:00 |
| 15 June – 3 July | Wednesday, Thursday | 13:30–18:00 |
| 4 July – 16 August | daily | 10:00–18:00 |
| 17 August – 25 September | Saturday, Sunday, public holidays | 10:00–18:00 |
| 17 August – 25 September | Wednesday, Thursday | 13:30–18:00 |
| 26 September – 11 October | daily | 10:00–18:00 |
| 12 October – 1 November | Saturday, Sunday | 10:00–18:00 |
From May to mid-June it also opens on bridge days. Wednesday and Thursday afternoons by reservation only. Last entry at 4 pm. The park stays closed in storms, hail and thunderstorms; groups can also book outside these hours.
Season times as stated by the operator. Weather and public holidays can change them – please check before setting off.
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