Village loop trail Marbach
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch -
The idyllic village of Marbach in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle.
Discover the total of 50 km of trails in classic and skating style on the Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach trail network and enjoy the incomparable view. The Marbach village loop trail leads back to the village over 3 km. The home mountain Schrattenfluh with the distinctive Schibengütsch is always in sight. The village trail Marbach is ideal for beginners and advanced skiers and runs directly next to the village of Marbach.
For athletes skiing after dark, the trail is illuminated daily from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Trail passes & prices
Here you can get trail passes, season & weekly cards and trail tickets:
- ESCHOLZMATT: Tourist office, Gasthaus Krone (only on Sundays)
- WIGGEN: Egghus snack bar
- MARBACH: Tourist office, base station of the ski lifts, Lötscher bakery
- SCHANGNAU: Tourist office (at the municipal administration)
- BUMBACH: Gasthof Alpenrose, Gasthof Rosegg, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad, base station ski lifts Bumbach
Prices
- Swiss cross-country skiing pass (card or digital format) CHF 160.00
- Season pass Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach CHF 80.00
- Day pass Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach CHF 10.00
- Children and youth under 16 years ski free
With all passes and tickets for the cross-country skiing trail, you can use the PostBus route Escholzmatt-Kemmeriboden free of charge during the winter season! There are 15 PostBus stops along the trail.
Changing rooms & showers
- MARBACH: In the basement of the community hall Marbach, Hotel Sporting (sauna use possible with prior booking.)*
- 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
© Maurin Bisig, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
© Maurin Bisig, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
© Maurin Bisig, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Village loop trail Marbach
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
Season
January, February, March, DecemberRoute-information
- Length
- 4.27 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 107 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 128 m
- Time required
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Arrival
- Starting point
- Dorf Marbach
- Destination
- Dorf Marbach
Safety advices
- Use only the marked trail and follow the signposts.
- Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape.
- Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong in winter, even in cloudy weather.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Information about the current trail conditions is available daily at www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch or by phone at 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.
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, individual and group lessons possible.
Advance booking is 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
Village loop trail Marbach
Village loop trail Marbach
© Maurin Bisig, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
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© Maurin Bisig, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
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Cozy circular cross-country ski route with a magnificent view of the Beichlen. Cross-country skiing report Bergfex
© UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
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© Richard Portmann, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Escholzmatt-Wiggen trail
Happy breathing on the Escholzmatt-Wiggen cross-country ski trail. Trail report Bergfex
© Samuel Buettler
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.
© SAMUEL BUETTLER
Hotel Sporting, Marbach
The Hotel Sporting is a family-run business and is situated directly opposite the gondola lift, which leads to the stunningly beautiful Marbachegg viewpoint.
© Bergkäserei Marbach AG
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.
© UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Trail Bumbach
Cross-country skiing in a magnificent winter landscape along the Emme, surrounded by Hohgant, Schrattenfluh and Schibengütsch. Trail report Bergfex
© Maurin Bisig, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Trail Marbach-Schärlig round trip
Cross-country skiing from Marbach to Schärlig, with a challenging descent on the way back. Trail report Bergfex
