Snowshoe trail village Marbach

1:29 h
3.70 km
161 m
169 m
877 m
1,045 m
168 m
Start: Village Marbach
Destination: Village Marbach

Hike through the idyllic village of Marbach.

The route starts at the valley station of Sportbahnen Marbachegg. Here you first cross the road to Hotel Sporting, because behind it the trail first leads idylically along the Schonbach. After approx. 800 m under the bridge, then turn left after another 200 m. Here begins the ascent to Sidenmoos, where a sugar refinery stood until 100 years ago. Once at the top, you enjoy a wide view over the snow-covered “Marbacher Boden”. Then continue along the path. After a few meters, you cross the ski slope; caution is advised. After a short descent, you pass the "Schrattenschanze". Marbach is an important training center for nordic young athletes in Central Switzerland. The ski jump facility, which even has a drag lift, was opened in December 1991 and has been much used since. Then the trail leads further to the children's lift and back to the starting point.

Start

Village Marbach

© Bruno Röösli, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch, Bruno Roeoesli

Stäckis Marbach

Fireplace

Destination

Village Marbach

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Valley station gondola lift - Lauibrügg - Sidenmoos - valley station gondola lift

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sportbahnen Marbachegg AG
Dorfstrasse 61
6196 Marbach LU
Tel. +41 (0)34 493 33 88
[email protected]
www.marbachegg.ch

Snow sports pavilion
Dorfstrasse 63 (at valley station)
6196 Marbach
Tel. +41 (0)34 493 34 00
[email protected]
www.skischule-marbachegg.ch

Rental by appointment

Directions & Parking facilities

Easily accessible from both the Bern region and the Lucerne region. Marbach is conveniently located between Bern and Lucerne. By car, you can reach it in 55 minutes from Lucerne via Wolhusen - Entlebuch - Wiggen, in 55 minutes from Bern via Worb - Grosshöchstetten - Langnau - Wiggen, and in 35 minutes from Thun via Schallenberg.

A large free parking lot is available at Sportbahnen Marbachegg.

By train from Lucerne or Bern to Escholzmatt and change to the post bus towards Marbach–Schangnau-Kemmeriboden. Get off at the village Marbach at the stop "Marbachegg valley station".

Additional information

Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Dorfstrasse 61
6196 Marbach
+41 (0)34 493 38 04
[email protected]
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch

Guided snowshoe tours of about 2 hours including snowshoe rental and gondola ride to Marbachegg can also be booked at the Escholzmatt-Marbach tourism office.

Literature

Leaflet Snowshoe trails & winter hiking trails from Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism.

Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Website

License (master data)

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The ranch snack bar by the children's lift is open in winter, warm up with a cup of coffee.

Safety guidelines

Please observe the following points on the winter hiking trails:

Stay on the marked routes
Allow enough time and monitor the weather
Behave calmly; there is even the possibility to see wildlife; observe animals from a respectful distance
If you bring your dog, it must be on a leash
Regarding waste: Take it home with your beautiful memories and leave only your footprints

If nature sport enthusiasts respect the space of wildlife, fewer prohibitions and restrictions are needed and the natural landscape remains open for genuine nature experiences. We ask for careful consideration and thank you!

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