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Circular trail Escholzmatt-Ebnet

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

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch -

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

Discover a total of 50 kilometers of cross-country trails in classic and skating style on the Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach trail network and enjoy the incomparable view. The trail access point is located at the Escholzmatt train station. It mostly runs through flat terrain to Ebnet. From there, it continues to Alpbach, from where you can continue to Wiggen or return to the Escholzmatt train station.

Trail passes & prices

You can get trail passes, season & weekly cards, and tickets here:

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

Prices

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

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

Changing rooms & showers

  • MARBACH: in the basement of the community hall Marbach, Hotel Sporting*
  • BUMBACH: Gasthof Rosegg*, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad*

*Chargeable. Please register at the reception

Lockers

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

Route-information

Length
2.46 km
Altitude difference ascent
38 m
Altitude difference descent
40 m
Time required
37 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

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


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


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


Equipment / Equipment rent

Equipment rental and lessons
Toni Loetscher
Färberhus 12
6196 Marbach
Phone 034 493 30 55, Mobile 079 341 64 43
t.loetscher@bluewin.ch

Day, week and season rental, individual and group lessons possible.
A reservation is necessary.

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 altitude can be very strong especially in winter, even in cloudy weather.
  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.

Information on the current trail conditions can be obtained daily at www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch or by phone at 034 493 36 37. Bumbach trail phone 034 493 37 38.

The rescue points along the trail as well as the locations of the defibrillators can be found on the trail map.

Rescue concept Trail organization Escholzmatt–Marbach–Bumbach.

Signalization

Train station - Waldbuehlweid - Huenigerhof - Krummeneggmoos - Krummenegg - Alpach - Gigen - Train station

Arrival

Starting point
Bahnhof, Escholzmatt
Destination
Bahnhof, Escholzmatt

The offer is suitable for

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

Tourismusbüro Escholzmatt

Im Tourismusbüro Escholzmatt informieren & inspirieren lassen. Im Shop erwartet Sie zudem eine breite Auswahl an Regionalprodukten

Information center
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Loipe Escholzmatt-Wiggen

Geschlossen

Glückliches Schnaufen auf der Langlaufloipe Escholzmatt-Wiggen.
Loipenbericht 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  

Marbach-Wald circular trail

Closed

A beautiful circular cross-country ski route in Marbach through varied terrain with challenging ascents and descents.
Cross-country ski report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 52 minutesLength: 3.62km
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  

Loipe Wiggen-Camping

Geschlossen

Eine schöne Loipe parallel zur Ilfis und durch schöne Waldabschnitte.
Loipenbericht Bergfex

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

Rundloipe Escholzmatt-Industrie

Geschlossen

Eine kurze Langlauftour während der Mittagspause oder nach dem Feierabend, dazu eigenet sich diese einfache Loipe in Escholzmatt bestens.
Loipenbericht 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
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  

Marbach-Wald circular trail

Closed

A beautiful circular cross-country ski route in Marbach through varied terrain with challenging ascents and descents.
Cross-country ski report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 52 minutesLength: 3.62km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Dorfrundloipe Marbach

Das idyllische Dorf Marbach in der UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch ist genau der richtige Ort, um der Hektik zu entfliehen.
Loipenbericht Bergfex

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

Rundloipe Escholzmatt-Industrie

Geschlossen

Eine kurze Langlauftour während der Mittagspause oder nach dem Feierabend, dazu eigenet sich diese einfache Loipe in Escholzmatt bestens.
Loipenbericht Bergfex

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

Season

January, February, March, December

Contact

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

www.biosphaere.ch

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