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Escholzmatt-Industrie circular trail

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

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch -

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

Discover on the Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach trail network a total of 50 km of trails in classic and skating style, and enjoy the unparalleled scenery. The starting point is right at Escholzmatt train station. The circular trail runs over flat terrain to the industrial zone and back from there. If you want to glide further through the snow, there are several options in and around Escholzmatt: the Escholzmatt-Ebnet circular trail or the Escholzmatt-Wiggen circular trail. Or you ski to Wiggen and further on to Marbach or even via Bumbach to Kemmeriboden.

Trail passes & prices

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

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

Prices

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

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

Changing rooms & showers

  • MARBACH: In the basement of the Marbach village hall, Hotel Sporting*
  • BUMBACH: Gasthof Rosegg*, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad*
    * Charges apply. Please register at reception

Lockers

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

Route-information

Length
1.78 km
Altitude difference ascent
24 m
Altitude difference descent
21 m
Time required
26 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 Lötscher
Färberhus 12
6196 Marbach
Phone 034 493 30 55, Mobile 079 341 64 43
t.loetscher@bluewin.ch

Day, week, and season rentals, private and group lessons possible. Registration required.

Safety advices

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

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

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

Rescue concept Trail organization Escholzmatt–Marbach–Bumbach.

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 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  

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  

Village loop trail Marbach

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

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

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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