- 0:42 h
- 3.31 km
- 2 m
- 69 m
- 790 m
- 858 m
- 68 m
- Start: Krummenegg, Escholzmatt
- Destination: Wiggengut, Wiggen
Escholzmatt-Marbach has been known for decades as a popular cross-country skiing arena. The medal win by local Sepp Haas at the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games triggered a real cross-country skiing boom, and the beautiful Escholzmatt-Marbach ski area became nationally known in days.
A bit outside the village of Escholzmatt, the trail runs past idyllic farms. You always enjoy the wonderful landscape with views of the local mountain Beichlen. With easy and medium difficulty levels, the trail is ideal for beginners as well as professionals.
Discover the network of trails Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach with a total of 50 km of trails in classic and skating styles, and enjoy the incomparable views. Afterwards, you have several options: from Wiggen to Camping Marbach, round trail Camping-Marbach, village round trail Marbach, and many more up to Bumbach-Kemmeriboden.
Trail passes & prices
Here you get trail passes, season & weekly tickets, and trail tickets:
- ESCHOLZMATT: Tourism office, Gasthaus Krone (only on Sunday)
- WIGGEN: Egghus snack bar
- MARBACH: Tourism office, valley station of the sport lifts, Lötscher bakery
- SCHANGNAU: Tourism office (at the municipal administration)
- BUMBACH: Gasthof Alpenrose, Gasthof Rosegg, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad, valley 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 free
With any pass or ticket for the cross-country trail, you can ride the postbus route Escholzmatt-Kemmeriboden for free during winter season! There are 15 postbus stops along the trail.
Changing rooms & showers
- MARBACH: Basement of the community hall Marbach, Hotel Sporting*
- BUMBACH: Gasthof Rosegg*, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad*
* Chargeable. Please register at the reception
Wax rooms
In the basement of the community hall Marbach.
Lockers
- ESCHOLZMATT: at the train station
- MARBACH: in the basement of the community hall
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Krummenegg - Gigen - Wangenmatt - Unterbach - Wiggenfeld - Wiggengut
Equipment
EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LESSONS
Toni Lötscher
Färberhus 12
6196 Marbach
Phone 034 493 30 55, Mobile 079 341 64 43
[email protected]
Daily, weekly, and seasonal rentals, individual and group lessons available.
Advance booking is required.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Escholzmatt via 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 train station.
You can reach Wiggen by public transport via Escholzmatt (Bern-Lucerne train line). From Escholzmatt, take the postbus to Wiggen.
There are a total of 15 postbus stops along the Escholzmatt-Marbach-Bumbach trail network.
Plan your trip with the SBB online timetable.
Additional information
Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Tourism office Marbach
Phone +41 (0)34 493 38 04
[email protected]
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch
Tourism office Escholzmatt
Phone +41 (0)41 486 01 30
[email protected]
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch
Tourism office Schangnau/Bumbach
Phone +41 (0)34 493 31 13
www.tourismus-schangnau.ch
Literature
Trail map Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Add another loop from the extensive trail network towards Marbach!
Safety guidelines
- Use only the marked trail and follow the signposts.
- Be considerate of other trail users and the landscape.
- Bring additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong in winter, even in overcast weather.
- Weather conditions can change quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Information about the current trail condition is available daily at www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch or Tel. 034 493 36 37. Trail Bumbach Tel. 034 493 37 38.
The rescue points along the trail and locations of defibrillators can be found on the trail map.
Rescue concept trail organization Escholzmatt–Marbach–Bumbach.
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