--- title: "Thorbachmatte cross-country ski trail" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/thorbachmatte-cross-country-ski-trail" description: "Sörenberg and Flühli, connected through the Waldemmental, form the best-known and largest winter sports resort in the canton of Lucerne. Those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle in the winter hotspot Sörenberg will find a great winter sports offer in Flühli including tranquility and fantastic views. Flühli is one of the pioneers of winter sports in Lucerne: in December 1945, the first T-bar lift in the canton began operation here. The Thorbach ski area was the venue for the only alpine World Cup race in Central Switzerland to date. The ski lifts operated for the last time in the 2023/2024 winter season. The winter sports offer in Flühli still convinces with winter walks, snowshoe tours, a cross-country ski trail, and starting points for ski tours. The Thorbach cross-country ski trail, near the former ski lift valley station, is 2 kilometers long and located in easy terrain. It is groomed for skating and classic techniques. The trail may also be used in the evenings but is no longer illuminated. In the moonlight and equipped with a headlamp, the trail is perfect for a cozy round after sunset. Use of the trail is free." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2798739/1a85067a9c42f2e2c271b30c08d77d0689471ba96f3b76d7c93e1ea555c456a7/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Thorbachmatte cross-country ski trail ===================================== - Tip - 1.75 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - cross country skiing Small but fine: The Thorbach cross-country ski trail runs through easy terrain and impresses with a fantastic view of the Schrattenfluh with its distinctive peaks. Sörenberg and Flühli, connected through the Waldemmental, form the best-known and largest winter sports resort in the canton of Lucerne. Those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle in the winter hotspot Sörenberg will find a great winter sports offer in Flühli including tranquility and fantastic views. Flühli is one of the pioneers of winter sports in Lucerne: in December 1945, the first T-bar lift in the canton began operation here. The Thorbach ski area was the venue for the only alpine World Cup race in Central Switzerland to date. The ski lifts operated for the last time in the 2023/2024 winter season. The winter sports offer in Flühli still convinces with winter walks, snowshoe tours, a cross-country ski trail, and starting points for ski tours. The Thorbach cross-country ski trail, near the former ski lift valley station, is 2 kilometers long and located in easy terrain. It is groomed for skating and classic techniques. The trail may also be used in the evenings but is no longer illuminated. In the moonlight and equipped with a headlamp, the trail is perfect for a cozy round after sunset. **Use of the trail is free.** Read more - 0:26 h - 1.75 km - 28 m - 28 m - 884 m - 912 m - 28 m - - Start: Thorbach - Destination: Thorbach Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Thorbach - Camping - Thorbach Read more Tour information - Circular trail Equipment No rental equipment is available. In the neighboring Sörenberg, there are several sports shops that rent out equipment. Felder Sport Rothornstrasse 14, CH-6174 Sörenberg Tel. +41 (0)41 488 12 49, Carving Sport Rothorn-Center 3, CH-6174 Sörenberg Tel. +41 (0)79 650 20 60, Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Flühli via main road 10 towards Schüpfheim and from there to Flühli Sörenberg. At the exit of the village Flühli, after the fire station building, cross the bridge and you are immediately at the start of the trail. Attention, in winter the panoramic road Giswi-Sörenberg is closed! Plan your route using the Read more **Parking** Free parking spaces can be found directly at the start of the trail. Additional parking spaces within a short walking distance are available at the Dorf Flühli parking lot. Read more **Public transportation** You can reach Flühli by public transport via Schüpfheim (Bern-Lucerne rail line). From Schüpfheim, take the post bus to Flühli "Thorbach". Plan your trip with the Read more Additional information Skiclub Flühli CH-6173 Flühli Sörenberg Flühli Tourism Rothornstrasse 21 6174 Sörenberg +41 41 488 11 85 Read more Author UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The trail may also be used in the evenings – equipped with a headlamp, go cross-country skiing after work! Read more Safety guidelines - Use only the marked trail and observe the signposts. - Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape. - Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even in cloudy weather. - The weather conditions can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is very important. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Various analyses - Dance Sports - concert - Place of interest - farm shop - Fauna Download GPX file - -