Snowshoe trail Marbachegg-Marbach

1:40 h
3.85 km
57 m
648 m
877 m
1,468 m
591 m
Start: Marbachegg
Destination: Marbach

Enjoy sparkling snow landscapes and the magnificent panorama with Schrattenfluh, Hohgant & Eiger.

The snowshoe trail starts at the Marbachegg mountain station. You can comfortably glide there with the Bretzeli-Bahn from Marbach. Once the first meters of altitude are covered, the route through the sparkling snow landscape can begin. The trail leads constantly downhill, first past the Siedenmoosflue to Nesselboden. You will probably discover some traces of rabbits or wild animals – keep your eyes open. Then the path leads you through the wonderfully snow-covered forests. Shortly before arriving back in the village of Marbach, you pass the Schrattenschanze in Marbach. Marbach is an important training center for Nordic junior athletes in Central Switzerland. The ski jump facility, which even has a drag lift, was opened in December 1991 and has been frequently used since. After an initiative started in 2002, the large ski jump was finally enlarged in spring 2005 and covered with mats. Then the trail leads you to the main road, where the route ends.

Special rates for pedestrians
Throughout the entire winter season, pedestrians can travel up to Marbachegg and back for only 10 francs.

Start

Marbachegg

Marbachegg gondola lift

mountain railway

Destination

Marbach

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Marbachegg - Nesselboden - Riseten - Cholweid - Marbach

Tour information

Mountain Railway Tour
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 (near valley station)
6196 Marbach
Tel. +41 (0)34 493 34 00
[email protected]
www.skischule-marbachegg.ch

Rental by appointment only.

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 Marbach 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 the Sportbahnen Marbachegg.

Take the 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 "Talstation" (valley station).

Additional information

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

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

Literature

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

Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Before the route, stock up on a delicious picnic from the Marbach mountain dairy.

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 quietly, so there is even a chance 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 the nice memories and leave only your footprints

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

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