- 0:26 h
- 1.78 km
- 24 m
- 21 m
- 835 m
- 859 m
- 24 m
- Start: Train station, Escholzmatt
- Destination: Train station, Escholzmatt
Discover on the Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach trail network a total of 50 km of trails in classic and skating style, and enjoy the unparalleled scenery. The starting point is right at Escholzmatt train station. The circular trail runs over flat terrain to the industrial zone and back from there. If you want to glide further through the snow, there are several options in and around Escholzmatt: the Escholzmatt-Ebnet circular trail or the Escholzmatt-Wiggen circular trail. Or you ski to Wiggen and further on to Marbach or even via Bumbach to Kemmeriboden.
Trail passes & prices
Here you can get trail passes, season & weekly tickets, and trail tickets:
- ESCHOLZMATT: Tourist office, Gasthaus Krone (Sundays only)
- WIGGEN: Egghus snack bar
- MARBACH: Tourist office, base station of the sports lifts, Lötscher bakery
- SCHANGNAU: Tourist office (at the municipal administration)
- BUMBACH: Gasthof Alpenrose, Gasthof Rosegg, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad, base station of Bumbach ski lifts
Prices
- Swiss cross-country skiing pass (card format or digital) CHF 160.00
- Season ticket Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach CHF 80.00
- Day ticket Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach CHF 10.00
- Children and youths under 16 ski for free
With all passes and tickets for the cross-country trail, you can travel free of charge on the postbus route Escholzmatt-Kemmeriboden during the winter season! There are 15 postbus stops along the trail.
Changing rooms & showers
- MARBACH: In the basement of the Marbach village hall, Hotel Sporting*
- BUMBACH: Gasthof Rosegg*, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad*
* Charges apply. Please register at reception
Lockers
- ESCHOLZMATT: at the train station
- MARBACH: in the basement of the village hall
Good to know
Best to visit
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
Equipment rental and lessons
Toni Lötscher
Färberhus 12
6196 Marbach
Phone 034 493 30 55, Mobile 079 341 64 43
[email protected]
Day, week, and season rentals, private and group lessons possible. Registration required.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere lies at the heart of Switzerland, centrally located between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Escholzmatt via the main road 10 from Lucerne via Wolhusen or from Bern via the Emmental.
Plan your route using the Google route planner.
A paid parking lot is available at Escholzmatt station.
You can reach Escholzmatt by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne train line.
Plan your trip with the SBB online timetable.
Additional information
Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Tourist office Marbach
Phone +41 (0)34 493 38 04
[email protected]
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch
Tourist office Escholzmatt
Phone +41 (0)41 486 01 30
[email protected]
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch
Tourist office Schangnau/Bumbach
Phone +41 (0)34 493 31 13
www.tourismus-schangnau.ch
Literature
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The short cross-country skiing route is perfect during the lunch break or for in between!
Safety guidelines
- Use only the marked trail and follow the signposts.
- Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape.
- Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be especially strong in winter, even on cloudy days.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. 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. Trail Bumbach phone 034 493 37 38.
The rescue points along the trail as well as the locations of defibrillators can be found on the trail map.
Rescue concept Trail organization Escholzmatt–Marbach–Bumbach.
Map
Trail map Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
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