Circular Trail Camping-Marbach
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch -
Beautiful circular cross-country trail along the Schonbach towards Marbach and back.
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:
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ESCHOLZMATT: Tourist office, Krone inn (Sundays only)
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WIGGEN: Egghus Snack bar
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MARBACH: Tourist office, base station of the ski lifts, Lötscher bakery
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SCHANGNAU: Tourist office (at the municipal administration)
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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
Circular Trail Camping-Marbach
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
Season
January, February, March, DecemberRoute-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
Arrival
- Starting point
- Camping, Marbach
- Destination
- Camping, Marbach
Signalization
Camping site - Ey - Neuhusmätteli - Unterbühl - Erlenmoos - Geissenmoos - Schufelbühl - Camping site
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.
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.
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
Contact
UNESCO Biosphäre EntlebuchBiosphärenzentrum UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Chlosterbüel 28
6170 Schüpfheim
Telephone +41 41 485 42 50
zentrum@biosphaere.ch
http://www.biosphaere.ch
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