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Trail Wiggen-Längmatten round trip

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

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch -

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

Discover the cross-country ski network Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach with a total of 50 kilometers of trails in classic and skating style and enjoy the incomparable view. The trail entrance is located in Wiggen. The trail runs parallel to the Ilfis towards Trubschachen, often close to the edge of the forest. As there are no extreme inclines, the trail is well suited for beginners and advanced skiers. Before the Längmatte farm, the trail makes a loop so that you can then return on the same track back to Wiggen. Afterwards, you have several options: from Wiggen to Escholzmatt or from Wiggen to Camping Marbach, round trail Camping-Marbach, village round trail Marbach and many more up to Bumbach-Kemmeriboden.

Trail passes & prices

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

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

Prices

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

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

Changing rooms & showers

  • MARBACH: Basement community hall Marbach, Hotel Sporting*
  • 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
4.49 km
Altitude difference ascent
238 m
Altitude difference descent
164 m
Time required
1 hour 44 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
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, weekly and seasonal rental, individual and group lessons possible. Advance booking is required.

Safety advices

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

Information on the current trail conditions is provided daily at www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch or by phone 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

Wiggengut - Wittenmoosmühle - Schartenmatt - Längmatt - Schartenmatt - Wittenmoosmühle - Wiggengut

Arrival

Starting point
Wiggengut, Wiggen
Destination
Wiggengut, Wiggen

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
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
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, 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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