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Circular Trail Camping-Marbach

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

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch -

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

Discover the total of 50 kilometers of trails in classic and skating style on the Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach trail network, and enjoy the incomparable view. The start is at the Marbach campsite. The trail runs along the Schonbach over flat terrain to Marbach; this section is also suitable for beginners. From the village of Marbach, the trail goes over Erlenmoos via Geissenmoos (industrial area) and Niederluegen back to the campsite. This section is more challenging with ascents and small descents. Afterwards, you have several options: from the campsite to Wiggen, to Escholzmatt, or Längmatten.

Trail passes & prices

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

  • ESCHOLZMATT: Tourist office, Krone inn (Sundays only)

  • WIGGEN: Egghus Snack bar

  • MARBACH: Tourist office, base station of the ski lifts, Lötscher bakery

  • SCHANGNAU: Tourist office (at the municipal administration)

  • BUMBACH: Alpenrose inn, Rosegg inn, Kemmeriboden-Bad hotel, base station ski lifts Bumbach

Prices

  • Swiss cross-country 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 youth under 16 years ski for free

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

Changing rooms & showers

  • MARBACH: In the basement of the Marbach community hall, Hotel Sporting*
  • BUMBACH: Rosegg inn*, Kemmeriboden-Bad hotel*

*Chargeable. Please register at the reception

Wax rooms
In the basement of the Marbach community hall.

Lockers

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

Route-information

Length
6.05 km
Altitude difference ascent
62 m
Altitude difference descent
64 m
Time required
1 hour 17 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

Daily, weekly, and season rentals, individual and group lessons possible.
Advance registration required.

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 can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. 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. Bumbach trail 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.

Signalization

Camping site - Ey - Neuhusmätteli - Unterbühl - Erlenmoos - Geissenmoos - Schufelbühl - Camping site

Arrival

Starting point
Camping, Marbach
Destination
Camping, 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  

Tourismusbüro Marbach

Das Tourismusbüro Marbach ist Ausgangspunkt für zahlreiche Ausflüge und Touren auf die Marbachegg oder in Marbach.

Information center
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  

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  

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 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  

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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