Wiggen – Marbach

Tip
6.05 km long
Difficulty: easy
Hike
  • 1:35 h
  • 6.05 km
  • 98 m
  • 2 m
  • 788 m
  • 886 m
  • 98 m
  • Start: Egghus, Wiggen
  • Destination: Hotel Sporting, Marbach
The easy hike always towards the sun!

Are you looking for an easy hike in the sun? Then this section from Wiggen to Marbach is just right for you! The route starts in Wiggen and first follows the Ilfis and later the Schonbach to Marbach. Along the way, you will find several barbecue and picnic spots to relax. Or visit the Trekkinghof Grossfeld (with llamas and camels), the water buffalo farm, or the Lourdes grotto on the way.

Waypoints

Start
Egghus, Wiggen
© Bergkäserei Marbach AG
Destination
Hotel Sporting, Marbach

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Egghus - Wittenmoos - Camping Marbach - Ey - Hotel Sporting

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good footwear, rain jacket & enough drinking water for the trip belong to every hike.

Further tips for safe hiking, information about suckler cow herds and herd protection dogs, and much more can be found on the website of Swiss Hiking Trails.

Directions & Parking facilities

The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally located between Bern and Lucerne. You reach Wiggen via main road 10 towards Escholzmatt. From Thun, drive via the Schallenberg to Wiggen.

Plan your route using the Google route planner.

A free parking lot is available at the Wiggen schoolhouse.

You can reach Wiggen by public transport via Escholzmatt (Bern-Lucerne train line). From Escholzmatt, take the post bus to Wiggen "Egghus".

Plan your trip with the SBB online timetable.

Additional information

Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Dorfstrasse 61
CH-6196 Marbach
Tel. +41 (0)34 493 38 04
[email protected]

Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

How about a hearty fondue on the go? With the Outdoor Fondue Enjoyment Offer from the Bergkäserei Marbach and the Hotel Sporting, you will receive a backpack filled with an amazing cheese fondue mix from the Bergkäserei (including Caquelon, gas burner, wind protection, etc.) as well as fondue bread, tea, wine, and fruit - to enjoy at your favorite spot!

Nearby

Contact

Wiggen – Marbach
6192 Hilfernthal