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Marbachegg-Bumbach winter hiking trail

Winter hiking path
Time required: 1 hour 45 minutesLength: 5.49 km

Season

January, February, March, December

Contact

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  
Biosphärenzentrum UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Chlosterbüel 28
6170 Schüpfheim
Tel. +41 41 485 42 50

www.biosphaere.ch

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch   - Don’t fancy strenuous ascents? If so, this winter hiking trail is a real insider’s tip: with its sunny location, it’s ideal for all those who prefer a short tour that’s not too demanding. The vast majority of it is downhill and even takes you across the cantonal border between Bern and Lucerne.

The winter hiking trail begins up on Marbachegg, which is easily reached by gondola lift from Marbach in just ten minutes. By the same token you have also reached the highest point of the tour as the trail leads downhill from then on. Where the hike begins, the sun terrace at the Marbachegg mountain inn is the ideal spot for a snack and some refreshments. From here there are unique view of the Schrattenfluh mountain range, the headwaters of the Emmental valley in Kemmeriboden, of Bumbach with the prominent Hohgant, and the Bernese alpine peaks.

 

The first section of the trail takes you past the reservoir to Schottenhof Lochsitli. At this point you are still in the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere. Covering an area of some 400 square kilometres, the Entlebuch Biosphere boasts the largest and most numerous moorland landscapes in the country as well as a fauna and flora of national importance.

 

From ‘Lucerne’s Wild West’ you soon cross the cantonal border as the trail continues in the Bernese municipality of Schangnau. You are now on the home turf of ski world champion and Olympic medallist Beat Feuz. Down an asphalt road you hike past several idyllic farms. The Hohgant, Schangnau’s local mountain, seems almost close enough to touch. Soon you reach your destination in Bumbach. The PostBus that takes you back to Marbach conveniently stops directly in front of the cosy Alpenrose Restaurant.

 

Special tariffs for pedestrians

Throughout the entire winter season, pedestrians are able to travel up to Marbachegg and back for only CHF 10.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
5.49 km
Altitude difference ascent
3 m
Altitude difference descent
539 m
Time required
1 hour 45 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Details

marbach@em-tourismus.ch
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch

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Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus
Tourismusbüro Marbach
Dorfstrasse 61
6196 Marbach
Tel. +41 (0)34 493 38 04
marbach@em-tourismus.ch
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch


Equipment / Equipment rent

We recommend good, sturdy, water- and cold-resistant footwear and walking poles to steady yourself when walking in the snow.

Signalization

Marbachegg - Lochsitli - Wäldli - Bumbach

Safety advices

Kindly observe the following when out and about on the winter hiking trails:
  • Do not stray from the marked routes.
  • Allow plenty of time and keep an eye on the weather.
  • Be as quiet as you can and you may even get the chance to spot some wildlife; always observe the animals from a respectful distance.
  • Keep all dogs on a leash.
  • Litter and waste: Please take all litter and waste home with you, along with all the nice memories, leaving just your footsteps behind.

Provided that nature sports enthusiasts respect the wildlife and its habitat, there will be less need for bans and restrictions, leaving the natural landscape open for a genuine experience of nature. So please show consideration; we certainly appreciate it!

Price information

Cable car Marbach-Marbachegg
www.marbachegg.ch

Arrival

Starting point
Marbachegg
Arrival by public transport
Marbach (LU), Talstation Timetable SBB
Destination
Bumbach
Arrival by public transport
Bumbach, Alpenrose Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families

To discover on the trail

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Marbachegg gondola lift

Marbachegg at 1500 m - the sun terrace with the most beautiful panorama, where Emmental and Entlebuch meet.

Infrastructure SummerInfrastructure WinterFunicular
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Berggasthaus Marbachegg

Im rustikalen und gemütlichen Berggasthaus Marbachegg werden Sie kulinarisch verwöhnt.

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