Tourismusbüro Marbach
Dorfstrasse 61
6196 Marbach
Tel. +41 (0)34 493 38 04
marbach@em-tourismus.ch
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch
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.
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Directions
Marbachegg - Lochsitli - Wäldli - Bumbach
Tour information
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
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Plan your route using the Google Route Planner.
Plan your trip with the SBB Online Timetable.
Additional information
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
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Broschüre Winterwandern - Wandervorschläge in der UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch können Sie hier herunterladen oder bestellen.
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Safety guidelines
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!
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