Trail Marbach-Schärlig round trip
Escholzmatt-Marbach has been known as a cross-country skiing arena for decades. With the medal win of Marbach native Sepp Haas at the Olympic Games in Grenoble 1968, a real cross-country skiing boom was triggered and the beautiful Escholzmatt-Marbach cross-country skiing area became known throughout Switzerland within days.
Discover the total of 50 kilometers of trails in classic and skating style on the Marbach-Escholzmatt-Bumbach trail network, and enjoy the incomparable view. The trail entry points are located at the village of Marbach or in the Ey area. Then starts the steep ascent to Schärlig. Once at the top, the trail runs on a plateau with a few small climbs and descents up to the Färberhus. The trail loops back to Marbach. On the way back you enjoy a challenging descent. Afterwards, you have several options: The village circular trail Marbach (also illuminated daily from 6 pm to 9 pm) or towards Bumbach and all the way to Kemmeriboden.
Trail passes & prices
You can get trail passes, season & week tickets and trail tickets here:
- ESCHOLZMATT: Tourist office, Gasthaus Krone (only on Sundays)
- WIGGEN: Egghus snack bar
- MARBACH: Tourist office, base station of the sports lifts, Lötscher bakery
- SCHANGNAU: Tourist office (at the municipal administration)
- BUMBACH: Alpenrose guesthouse, Rosegg guesthouse, Kemmeriboden-Bad hotel, 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 youth under 16 ski for free
With all passes and tickets for the cross-country trail you travel free of charge during the winter season on the Escholzmatt-Kemmeriboden postbus route! There are 15 postbus stops along the trail.
Changing rooms & showers
- MARBACH: In the basement of the community hall Marbach, Hotel Sporting*
- BUMBACH: Rosegg guesthouse*, Hotel Kemmeriboden-Bad*
* Fee required. Please register at reception
Lockers
- ESCHOLZMATT: At the train station
- MARBACH: In the basement of the community hall
Waxing rooms
In the basement of the community hall Marbach.
- 1:43 h
- 7.14 km
- 129 m
- 133 m
- 839 m
- 898 m
- 59 m
- Start: Bühl, Marbach
- Destination: Bühl, Marbach
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Bühl - Erlenmoos - Staldenmoos - Färberhus - Schärligberg - Staldenmoos - Bühl
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.
Reservation is required.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Marbach via main road 10 towards Wiggen (Escholzmatt) and from there to Marbach. From Thun, you reach Marbach via Schallenberg.
Plan your route using the Google route planner.
A free parking lot is available at the Marbachegg sports lifts or in the village.
You can reach Marbach by public transport via Escholzmatt (Bern-Lucerne railway line). From Escholzmatt, take the postbus to Marbach "Dorf". During the winter season, all cross-country ski passes and tickets entitle you to free travel on the Escholzmatt–Kemmeriboden postbus route.
Plan your journey 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
Trail map Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Enjoy the expansive view at Schärlig!
Safety guidelines
- Use only the marked trail and follow the signposts.
- Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape.
- Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong in winter, even in overcast weather.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Information on the current trail condition can be obtained daily at www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch or by phone at 034 493 36 37. Trail Bumnach phone 034 493 37 38.
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.
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