Winter hiking Marbachegg-Bumbach
The winter hiking route starts at Marbachegg, comfortably reachable in ten minutes by gondola from Marbach. This is also the highest point of the route since the path leads downhill all the way. At the start of the hike, the sunny terrace at the Marbachegg mountain inn invites you to recharge. The view is unique over the Schrattenfluh mountain range, the source area of the Emmental in Kemmeriboden, over Bumbach with the striking Hohgant, and the Bernese Alpine peaks.
In the first section, the path passes by the reservoir lake to the Schottenhof Lochsitli. Here you are still in the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere, which hosts the largest and most numerous moor landscapes in the country over 400 square kilometers, as well as a nationally significant animal and plant world.
From the "Wild West of Lucerne," you soon cross the cantonal border. You continue into the Bernese community of Schangnau, the home village of ski world champion and Olympic medalist Beat Feuz. On an asphalt road, you walk past several idyllic farms. The Hohgant, Schangnau's local mountain, seems within reach. Soon you arrive at your destination in Bumbach. Directly in front of the cozy Alpenrose restaurant, the post bus stops, which takes you back to Marbach.
Special fares for pedestrians
During the entire winter season, pedestrians pay only 11 francs for a round trip to Marbachegg. More information.
- 1:45 h
- 5.49 km
- 3 m
- 539 m
- 933 m
- 1,470 m
- 537 m
- Start: Marbachegg
- Destination: Bumbach
Waypoints
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Tour information
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good, stable, water- and cold-resistant shoes as well as poles for the necessary stability in the snow are recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Marbach via main road 10 towards Wiggen (Escholzmatt). In Wiggen, turn towards Marbach. From Thun, take the Schallenberg to Marbach.
Plan your route using the Google route planner.
You can reach Marbach by public transport via Escholzmatt (Bern-Lucerne train line). From Escholzmatt, take the post bus to Marbach "valley station".
Plan your journey with the SBB online timetable.
Additional information
Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Tourism office Marbach
Dorfstrasse 61
6196 Marbach
Tel. +41 (0)34 493 38 04
[email protected]
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch
Literature
Winter hiking brochure - hiking suggestions in the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere can be downloaded or ordered here.
Author
Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Plan some time for the start and begin the route at the Marbachegg mountain inn with breakfast or a delicious lunch.
Safety guidelines
Please observe the following points on the winter hiking trails:
- Stay on the marked routes
- Allow enough time and monitor the weather
- Keep quiet to possibly see wildlife; observe animals from a respectful distance
- Your dogs are also allowed to do winter sports with us, but must be on a leash
Take your rubbish home with your beautiful memories.
If nature sports enthusiasts respect the space of wild animals, there will be fewer bans and restrictions, and the natural landscape remains open for genuine nature experiences. We ask you for careful consideration and thank you for it!
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