--- title: "Snowshoe trail village Marbach" url: "https://www.biosphaere.ch/en/tour/snowshoe-trail-village-marbach" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2859516/15bff9aa5fe05108622c28463654f3a11e3a28642a5ede419954dc88d9f03d4c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Snowshoe trail village Marbach ============================== - 3.70 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Snowshoe - 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. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Village Marbach - Fireplace Destination Destination Village Marbach Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Valley station gondola lift - Lauibrügg - Sidenmoos - valley station gondola lift Read more Tour information - Refreshment stop Equipment Sportbahnen Marbachegg AG Dorfstrasse 61 6196 Marbach LU Tel. +41 (0)34 493 33 88 Snow sports pavilion Dorfstrasse 63 (at valley station) 6196 Marbach Tel. +41 (0)34 493 34 00 Rental by appointment Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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. Read more **Parking**A large free parking lot is available at Sportbahnen Marbachegg. Read more **Public transportation**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". Read more Additional information Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism Dorfstrasse 61 6196 Marbach +41 (0)34 493 38 04 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. Read more Literature Leaflet from 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 The ranch snack bar by the children's lift is open in winter, warm up with a cup of coffee. Read more 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! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Culinary delights - Place of interest - Fireplace - Service company - Service company - Tours 3.85 km - Snowshoe 6.80 km - Snowshoe 1.69 km - Snowshoe Contact 6196 Marbach Download GPX file - - - -