--- title: "Marbachegg circular route" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/marbachegg-circular-route" description: "Small but nice – uncomplicated and family-friendly – that's the perfect description for the \"sun terrace\" Marbachegg. The Bretzelibahn, as the gondola in Marbach is called, starts just outside the village of Marbach and takes about 10 minutes to go up on the north side to the spot with the unexpected, special view: Schibegütsch and Hogant form the horizon, with a view opening to the Bernese high Alps with Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and Eiger in between. After a fine meal or dessert at the mountain inn, the Marbach panoramic route is perfect to get some exercise - always accompanied by the fantastic view! The circular route starts at the mountain inn and first goes through the pretty holiday homes to Gassenegg. Here, marmots roam freely in summer. With a little patience and luck, you might catch a glimpse of a whistling marmot! From Gassenegg, the path leads down to Speichersee. Here awaits a nice barbecue area or two cozy little lakes to relax. After a short uphill walk, you are back at the starting point Marbachegg." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3769830/0c169edcbef7466c77be0bc6e346b7f0b3144df5f1408096605932b07613e6c2/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Marbachegg circular route ========================= - Tip - 1.84 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Hike A cozy circular route at Marbachegg - ideal after a delicious meal at the mountain inn! Small but nice – uncomplicated and family-friendly – that's the perfect description for the "sun terrace" Marbachegg. The Bretzelibahn, as the gondola in Marbach is called, starts just outside the village of Marbach and takes about 10 minutes to go up on the north side to the spot with the unexpected, special view: Schibegütsch and Hogant form the horizon, with a view opening to the Bernese high Alps with Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and Eiger in between. After a fine meal or dessert at the mountain inn, the Marbach panoramic route is perfect to get some exercise - always accompanied by the fantastic view! The circular route starts at the mountain inn and first goes through the pretty holiday homes to Gassenegg. Here, marmots roam freely in summer. With a little patience and luck, you might catch a glimpse of a whistling marmot! From Gassenegg, the path leads down to Speichersee. Here awaits a nice barbecue area or two cozy little lakes to relax. After a short uphill walk, you are back at the starting point Marbachegg. Read more - 0:40 h - 1.84 km - 85 m - 85 m - 1,385 m - 1,470 m - 85 m - - Start: Marbachegg, mountain inn - Destination: Marbachegg, mountain inn Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Marbachegg, mountain inn - mountain railway Destination Destination Marbachegg, mountain inn Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Berggasthaus Marbachegg - Gassenegg - Speichersee - Berggasthaus Marbachegg Read more Tour information - Cable car tour - Circular trail Equipment Good footwear, a rain jacket & enough drinking water for the way are essential for every hike. More tips for safe hiking, information about suckler herds and guardian dogs, and much more can be found on the website of . Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Marbach via main road 10 towards Wiggen. From Thun, you reach Marbach via Schallenberg. Plan your route using the . Read more **Parking**A free parking lot is available at the valley station of the Marbachegg sports lifts. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Marbach by public transport via Escholzmatt (Bern-Lucerne railway line). From Escholzmatt, take the post bus to Marbach "Valley Station Marbachegg". Plan your trip with the Read more Additional information Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism Tourism office Marbach Dorfstrasse 61 CH-6196 Marbach Phone +41 (0)34 493 38 04 Read more Literature The summer panoramic map "Hiking" with many interesting hiking suggestions around Marbach can be obtained at: Read more Author Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Enjoy the view at Speichersee - a nice barbecue area and wooden benches invite you to linger. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Culinary delights - Gastronomy - Place of interest - mountain railway - Tours 5.16 km - Hike 14.59 km - Hike 13.97 km - Hike Download GPX file - -