--- title: "Circular Trail Camping-Marbach" url: "https://www.biosphaere.ch/en/tour/circular-trail-camping-marbach" description: "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 roomsIn the basement of the Marbach community hall. Lockers ESCHOLZMATT: at the train station MARBACH: in the basement of the community hall" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2859507/c072389b73edf406da3b5828fa1414648c3f13e9c4b4adcfcf4e43a97aa3fac1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular Trail Camping-Marbach ============================== - 6.05 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - cross country skiing - 1:17 h - 6.05 km - 62 m - 64 m - 825 m - 887 m - 62 m - - Start: Camping, Marbach - Destination: Camping, Marbach 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: - 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 Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Camping, Marbach - farm shop Destination Destination Camping, Marbach Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Camping site - Ey - Neuhusmätteli - Unterbühl - Erlenmoos - Geissenmoos - Schufelbühl - Camping site Read more Equipment EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LESSONS Toni Lötscher Färberhus 12 6196 Marbach Phone 034 493 30 55, Mobile 079 341 64 43 Daily, weekly, and season rentals, individual and group lessons possible. Advance registration required. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally located between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Marbach via main road 10 towards Wiggen (Escholzmatt) and from there to Marbach. From Thun, you reach Marbach via Schallenberg. Plan your route using the Read more **Parking**Free parking spaces are available in the village or at the Marbach camping site. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Marbach by public transport via Escholzmatt (Bern-Lucerne railway line). From Escholzmatt take the post bus to Marbach "village". With all cross-country passes and tickets, you can travel free on the post bus route Escholzmatt–Kemmeriboden during the winter season. Plan your trip with the Read more Additional information Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism Tourist office Marbach Phone +41 (0)34 493 38 04 Tourist office Escholzmatt Phone +41 (0)41 486 01 30 Tourist office Schangnau/Bumbach Phone +41 (0)34 493 31 13 Read more Literature Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism Read more Author Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch License (master data) Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Enjoy the wonderful peace along the Schonbach! Read more Safety guidelines - 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 organization Escholzmatt–Marbach–Bumbach. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Culinary delights - Cycling - Cycling - Place of interest - Service company - farm shop - Fireplace - Tours 2.90 km - cross country skiing 4.49 km - cross country skiing 4.27 km - cross country skiing Contact 6196 Marbach Download GPX file - - - -