UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch - A highly varied tour along the Schrattenfluh to the Marbachegg offering wonderful views of the Bernese Alps and distant Jura.
It begins at Marbach bus stop by following the road into the Hilfern valley. You then climb to the Hürndlihütte refuge, then descend through the Marbachgrabe. The route negotiates ups and downs as far as Marbachegg, then descends all the way back to Marbach.
Note(s)
Key points:
Steep passage between Steiwang and Imbrig. Challenging descent from the Marbachegg back to the village.
Highlights:
Passage between Hürnli and Imbrig; ascent of the Marbachegg and final descent to the village.
Tips:
The aerial cableway carries bicycles. The cableway company has MTBs for hire.
Food/drink:
Restaurant Alpenrösli, Hilfern Berghaus Eigerblick, Marbachegg Restaurants in Marbach