--- title: "Hiking trail Escholzmatt-Wiggen-Marbach" url: "https://www.biosphaere.ch/en/tour/hiking-trail-escholzmatt-wiggen-marbach" description: "The hiking trail from Escholzmatt to Wiggen and Marbach is ideal for families as it has no major ascents or descents and offers several beautiful rest spots for relaxing. There is plenty of interesting things for both young and old to discover and play with. The trail starts at Escholzmatt station and first follows the railway line until Gigenstrasse, where you turn towards Gigen. Along this route, you have a good view of the local mountain Beichle and the gentle rolling landscape. The distinctive round hills were shaped by earlier glaciations. They received their current form from the ice of the Waldemme glacier. You can learn more about this on the Geo-Trail. After Gigen, you walk back towards the main road. The trail then follows the Äschlibach stream towards Wiggen. At Kreuzmatte Wiggen, a new rest area with a grill and playground awaits. Perfect for a first stop. A shelter with tables provides generous space to linger. The Villa Kunterbunt and other original play equipment immediately captivate the children. Refreshed, you continue to Wiggen, where after turning towards Marbach you cross the road and then follow the Ilfis river to Marbach. Another beautiful rest spot awaits by the Schachenhus pond. There is also a new shelter here with tables and benches. It offers shade or shelter from the rain and invites you to relax. Comfortable loungers are available for resting and enjoying. From here, you walk along the Schonbach stream to the village of Marbach. A wide selection of excursions is available here. A visit to the adventure cheese dairy lies directly on the path. Or you can walk a bit further to the valley station of the Marbachegg gondola and ride up in 10 minutes to the Marbachegg, where an unexpected, special view awaits: Schibegütsch and Hohgant form the horizon, and in between opens the view to the Bernese high Alps with Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn, and Eiger." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2770045/100d17671a31afb290ac958169e322d147db21b907c0fc553adc2f04acd57dc9/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hiking trail Escholzmatt-Wiggen-Marbach ======================================= - 9.60 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hike - 2:30 h - 9.60 km - 141 m - 126 m - 787 m - 868 m - 81 m - - Start: Escholzmatt station - Destination: Village Marbach The stroller-friendly hiking trail Escholzmatt-Wiggen-Marbach is equipped with cozy and varied resting areas. The hiking trail from Escholzmatt to Wiggen and Marbach is ideal for families as it has no major ascents or descents and offers several beautiful rest spots for relaxing. There is plenty of interesting things for both young and old to discover and play with. The trail starts at Escholzmatt station and first follows the railway line until Gigenstrasse, where you turn towards Gigen. Along this route, you have a good view of the local mountain Beichle and the gentle rolling landscape. The distinctive round hills were shaped by earlier glaciations. They received their current form from the ice of the Waldemme glacier. You can learn more about this on the . After Gigen, you walk back towards the main road. The trail then follows the Äschlibach stream towards Wiggen. At Kreuzmatte Wiggen, a new rest area with a grill and playground awaits. Perfect for a first stop. A shelter with tables provides generous space to linger. The Villa Kunterbunt and other original play equipment immediately captivate the children. Refreshed, you continue to Wiggen, where after turning towards Marbach you cross the road and then follow the Ilfis river to Marbach. Another beautiful rest spot awaits by the Schachenhus pond. There is also a new shelter here with tables and benches. It offers shade or shelter from the rain and invites you to relax. Comfortable loungers are available for resting and enjoying. From here, you walk along the Schonbach stream to the village of Marbach. A wide selection of excursions is available here. A visit to the adventure cheese dairy lies directly on the path. Or you can walk a bit further to the valley station of the Marbachegg gondola and ride up in 10 minutes to the , where an unexpected, special view awaits: Schibegütsch and Hohgant form the horizon, and in between opens the view to the Bernese high Alps with Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn, and Eiger. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Escholzmatt station - Park - Fireplace - Fireplace - farm shop Destination Destination Village Marbach Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (4%) Asphalt (20%) Gravel (21%) Trail (3%) Path (52%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Escholzmatt station - Gigen - Kreuzmatte - Wiggen - Schachenhus - Bachmatte - Village Marbach Read more Equipment Good footwear, a rain jacket & sufficient drinking water for the journey are essential for every hike. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Escholzmatt from Lucerne via main road 10 towards Wolhusen, Schüpfheim to Escholzmatt. From Bern via main road 10 over Langnau in Emmental towards Escholzmatt. Plan your route using the . Read more **Parking** A paid parking lot is available at the Escholzmatt station. Read more **Public transportation** You can reach Escholzmatt by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne train line. Plan your trip with the . Read more Additional information Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism Tourism Info Escholzmatt Bahnhofstrasse 16 CH-6182 Escholzmatt Phone +41 (0)41 486 01 30 Read more Author Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch License (master data) Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author At the biosphere shop near Escholzmatt station, you can stock up on delicious products from the Entlebuch Biosphere. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Culinary delights - Place of interest - Park - Bank / Finanzen - Service company - Tours 9.12 km - Hike 6.05 km - Hike 15.99 km - Hike Contact 6182 Escholzmatt Download GPX file - - - -