--- title: "Trail Marbach-Schärlig round trip" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/trail-marbach-schaerlig-round-trip" description: "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 roomsIn the basement of the community hall Marbach." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2859501/c4bd5c701552628964417b0924170bcdb356120e03cd06ff5962516cd30bee7c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Trail Marbach-Schärlig round trip ================================= - Tip - 7.14 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - cross country skiing Cross-country skiing from Marbach to Schärlig, with a challenging descent on the way back. 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. Read more - 1:43 h - 7.14 km - 129 m - 133 m - 839 m - 898 m - 59 m - - Start: Bühl, Marbach - Destination: Bühl, Marbach Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Bühl, Marbach - farm shop Destination Destination Bühl, Marbach Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Bühl - Erlenmoos - Staldenmoos - Färberhus - Schärligberg - Staldenmoos - Bühl Read more Equipment EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LESSONS Toni Lötscher Färberhus 12 6196 Marbach Phone 034 493 30 55, Mobile 079 341 64 43 t.loetscher@bluewin.ch Daily, weekly, and seasonal rentals, individual and group lessons available. Reservation is required. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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 Read more **Parking**A free parking lot is available at the Marbachegg sports lifts or in the village. Read more **Public transportation**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 Read more Additional information Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism Tourist office Marbach Phone +41 (0)34 493 38 04 Tourist office Escholzmatt Phone +41 (0)41 486 01 30 Tourist office Schangnau/Bumbach Phone +41 (0)34 493 31 13 Read more Literature Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism Read more Author Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Enjoy the expansive view at Schärlig! Read more 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 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 organization Escholzmatt–Marbach–Bumbach. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Culinary delights - Cycling - Cycling - Place of interest - farm shop - Tours 4.27 km - cross country skiing 6.05 km - cross country skiing 2.90 km - cross country skiing Download GPX file - - - -