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Tourismusbüro Marbach
Das Tourismusbüro Marbach ist Ausgangspunkt für zahlreiche Ausflüge und Touren auf die Marbachegg oder in Marbach.
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Marbach-Wald circular trail
Cross-country ski route
Time required: 52 minutesLength: 3.62 km
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A beautiful circular cross-country ski route in Marbach through varied terrain with challenging ascents and descents.
Cross-country ski report BergfexEscholzmatt-Marbach has been known for decades as a renowned cross-country skiing arena. The medal win by Marbach native Sepp Haas at the Grenoble 1968 Olympic Games triggered a real cross-country skiing boom, and the beautiful cross-country skiing area Escholzmatt-Marbach became known throughout Switzerland within days.
Discover a total of 50 km of trails in classic and skating styles on the Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach trail network, and enjoy the incomparable view. The trail from Marbach to Wald runs along the valley floor through varied terrain. With ascents and descents, this trail is suitable for advanced and professional skiers.
Trail passes & prices
Obtain trail passes, season and weekly cards, and trail tickets here:
- ESCHOLZMATT: Tourist office, Gasthaus Krone (only on Sundays)
- WIGGEN: Egghus snack bar
- MARBACH: Tourist office, valley station of the ski lifts, Lötscher bakery
- SCHANGNAU: Tourist office (at the municipal administration)
- BUMBACH: Gasthof Alpenrose, Gasthof Rosegg, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad, valley station ski lifts Bumbach
Prices
- Swiss cross-country ski pass (card format or digital) CHF 160.00
- Season pass Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach CHF 80.00
- Day pass Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach CHF 10.00
- Children and youth under 16 ski free
Changing rooms & showers
- MARBACH: Basement of the community hall Marbach, Hotel Sporting*
- BUMBACH: Gasthof Rosegg*, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad*
* Chargeable. Please register at reception
Wax rooms
In the basement community hall Marbach.
Lockers
- ESCHOLZMATT: At the train station
- MARBACH: In the basement of the community hall
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 3.62 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 46 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 48 m
- Time required
- 52 minutes
- Level technique
- Middle
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Details
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 rental, individual and group lessons possible.
Advance booking is necessary.
Safety advices
- Use only the marked trail and observe the signposts.
- Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape.
- Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even in cloudy weather.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very rapidly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Information on the current trail condition is available daily at www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch or by phone 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.
Signalization
Bühl - Sagenmösli - Brüggmösli - Marchmoos - Hubel - Undermoos - Brüggmösli - Sagenmösli - Bühl
Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Bühl, Marbach
- Destination
- Bühl, Marbach
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
To discover on the trail
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Routes in the vicinity
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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
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
Season
January, February, March, DecemberContact
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