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Village loop trail Marbach

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 1 hour 10 minutesLength: 4.27 km

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch - The idyllic village of Marbach in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle. Bergfex trail report

Discover the total of 50 km of trails in classic and skating style on the Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach trail network and enjoy the incomparable view. The Marbach village loop trail leads back to the village over 3 km. The home mountain Schrattenfluh with the distinctive Schibengütsch is always in sight. The village trail Marbach is ideal for beginners and advanced skiers and runs directly next to the village of Marbach.

For athletes skiing after dark, the trail is illuminated daily from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Trail passes & prices
Here you can get trail passes, season & weekly cards and trail tickets:

  • ESCHOLZMATT: Tourist office, Gasthaus Krone (only on Sundays)
  • WIGGEN: Egghus snack bar
  • MARBACH: Tourist office, base station of the ski lifts, Lötscher bakery
  • SCHANGNAU: Tourist office (at the municipal administration)
  • BUMBACH: Gasthof Alpenrose, Gasthof Rosegg, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad, base station ski lifts Bumbach

Prices

  • Swiss cross-country skiing pass (card or digital format) CHF 160.00
  • Season pass Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach CHF 80.00
  • Day pass Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach CHF 10.00
  • Children and youth under 16 years ski free

With all passes and tickets for the cross-country skiing trail, you can use the PostBus route Escholzmatt-Kemmeriboden free of charge during the winter season! There are 15 PostBus stops along the trail.

Changing rooms & showers

  • MARBACH: In the basement of the community hall Marbach, Hotel Sporting (sauna use possible with prior booking.)*
  • BUMBACH: Gasthof Rosegg*, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad*
    * Chargeable. Please register at reception.

Wax rooms
In the basement of the community hall Marbach.

Lockers

  •  ESCHOLZMATT: at the train station
  • MARBACH: in the basement of the community hall

 

Route-information

Length
4.27 km
Altitude difference ascent
107 m
Altitude difference descent
128 m
Time required
1 hour 10 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Tourism office Marbach
Phone +41 (0)34 493 38 04
marbach@em-tourismus.ch
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch  


Tourism office Escholzmatt
Phone +41 (0)41 486 01 30
escholzmatt@em-tourismus.ch
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch


Tourism office Schangnau/Bumbach
Phone +41 (0)34 493 31 13
www.tourismus-schangnau.ch 


Equipment / Equipment rent

EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LESSONS
Toni Lötscher
Färberhus 12
6196 Marbach
Phone 034 493 30 55, Mobile 079 341 64 43
t.loetscher@bluewin.ch
Day, week and season rentals, individual and group lessons possible.
Advance booking is required.

Safety advices

  • Use only the marked trail and follow the signposts.
  • Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape.
  • Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong in winter, even in cloudy weather.
  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.

Information about the current trail conditions is available daily at www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch or by phone at 034 493 36 37. Bumbach trail phone: 034 493 37 38.

Rescue points along the trail and the locations of defibrillators can be found on the trail map.

Rescue concept trail organization Escholzmatt–Marbach–Bumbach.

Arrival

Starting point
Dorf Marbach
Destination
Dorf Marbach

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Marbach mountain dairy

Visit the unique production and experience cheese dairy. This includes a production facility with maturing cellar, a show area, a cheese workshop where you can make your own cheese, a bistro and a spacious store.

ProducerShop for regional productsGifts
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Hotel Sporting, Marbach

Das Hotel Sporting ist ein Familiebetrieb und befindet sich direkt vis-à-vis der Gondelbahn, welche zum traumhaft schönen Aussichtspunkt Marbachegg führt.

Hotel
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Gasthof Kreuz Restaurant & Rooms Marbach

Seien Sie gespannt auf regionale und internationale Gerichte mit dem gewissen Etwas. In der saisonal wechselnden Speisekarte wird ein besonderer Wert auf lokale Erzeugnisse und damit auf Nachhaltigkeit gelegt.

RestaurantHotelCafé
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular trail Escholzmatt-Ebnet

Closed

Cozy circular cross-country ski route with a magnificent view of the Beichlen.
Cross-country skiing report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 37 minutesLength: 2.46km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Trail Bumbach

Closed

Cross-country skiing in a magnificent winter landscape along the Emme, surrounded by Hohgant, Schrattenfluh and Schibengütsch.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 1 hour 59 minutesLength: 7.20km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Escholzmatt-Wiggen trail

Closed

Happy breathing on the Escholzmatt-Wiggen cross-country ski trail.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 42 minutesLength: 3.31km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular Trail Camping-Marbach

Closed

Beautiful circular cross-country trail along the Schonbach towards Marbach and back.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 1 hour 17 minutesLength: 6.05km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Trail Wiggen-Längmatten round trip

Closed

Cross-country ski trail for enthusiasts and beginners at the edge of the forest and along the Ilfis.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 1 hour 44 minutesLength: 4.49km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Wiggen-Camping trail

Closed

A beautiful cross-country ski trail parallel to the Ilfis and through lovely forest sections.
Cross-country ski report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 42 minutesLength: 2.90km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Escholzmatt-Industrie circular trail

Closed

A short cross-country skiing route during the lunch break or after work, this easy trail in Escholzmatt is perfect for that.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 26 minutesLength: 1.78km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Trail Marbach-Schärlig round trip

Closed

Cross-country skiing from Marbach to Schärlig, with a challenging descent on the way back.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 1 hour 43 minutesLength: 7.14km

Season

January, February, March, December

Contact

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  
Biosphärenzentrum UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Chlosterbüel 28
6170 Schüpfheim
T +41 41 485 42 50

www.biosphaere.ch

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