Marbachegg
Breath-taking views and lightning-fast rides
On Marbachegg, the mountain views are simply breath-taking. The sun terrace at Berggasthaus Marbachegg is a perfect place to relax. Marbachegg is also a great starting point for a variety of both leisurely and spectacular walks. Have the mountain inn pack you a picnic basket to enjoy at your favourite spot along the way.
But you’ll find plenty of opportunities for adventure on Marbachegg too: with the three- or four-wheeled Marbachegg carts, you can drive yourself across the alpine meadows on a wooden track. Fans of cycling will find a true paradise in the facilities around Marbachegg. The Marbachegg Clientis Flowtrail takes you along a varied 4 km route to Marbach.
Travel comfortably by train to Escholzmatt. From there the post bus takes you to the “Marbachegg, Talstation” stop.
Suggested walks
Marbachegg–Kemmeribodenbad
This walk along the Napfbergland Border Trail takes you from the Marbachegg mountain station down to the Landgasthof Kemmeribodenbad inn via Kadhus and Oberhabchegg. Return journey via bus no. 251 from “Kemmeriboden” bus stop.
Key figures
| Walking route | Marbachegg–Kadhus–Oberhabchegg–Kemmeribodenbad |
| Distance | 8.1 km |
| Walking time | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Difficulty level | medium hard |
Further information
- Directions with route details
Marbachegg–Bumbach–Schangnau–Marbach
The trail starts right at the mountain inn past the reservoir and over the border into neighboring Emmental. Shortcuts are also possible in Schangnau, bus stop "Schangnau, Post" or later in Wald, bus stop "Schangnau, Wald" or at the bus stop "Marbachegg, Talstation". Return journey by bus no. 251 from the bus stop "Marbach LU, Post".
Key figures
| Walking route | Marbachegg–Bumbach–Schangnau–Marbach |
| Distance | 14 km |
| Walking time | 4 hours |
| Difficulty level | medium hard |
Further information
- Directions with route details
Families and children
Equipped with the orienteering map, the whole family can explore Marbachegg on the Bretzeli photo orienteering route. The photo orienteering leads down to the Seeli lake and through secluded woods. Along the route there are two barbecue spots. Those who have found all ten posts and correctly snapped their way through the orienteering map will receive a small surprise when they finish at the mountain or valley station.
- Directions with route details
Additional walking tips, including short circular walks on Marbachegg and walks especially suitable for pushchairs, can be found via the following link.
Mountain bike routes
Mountain bike routes Marbachegg
The Marbachegg Clientis Flowtrail takes you along a 4-km-long, varied route to Marbach. The trail includes lots of playful elements and is popular with cyclists young and old. Tricky sections are marked and can be avoided, while experienced bikers can enjoy spectacular jumps on the CKW Jumptrail. The one-kilometre-long jump line winds along the sunny side of the Marbachegg, from the mountain station over the Schafport down to the drag lift, which takes the bikers back up again.
Dogs welcome
Dogs are welcome on Marbachegg:
- Dogs ride for free on the gondola cableway.
- There are drinking bowls provided at the Berggasthaus Marbachegg.
- Dogs are also welcome as overnight guests at the Berggasthaus Marbachegg.
- Around the Marbachegg there are hiking trails from easy to challenging and thus offer something for dogs and masters of all interest groups.
Availability Available on 09.05.2024
Marbachegg gondola lift
Early season (9 to 31 May 2024)
| Thurs, Sat | 08.30–17.30 hours |
| Sun | 08.00–17.30 hours |
| Mon–Wed, Fri | only in good weather; please see marbachegg.ch |
High season (1 June to 20 October 2024)
| Mon–Sat |
08.30–17.30 hours |
| Thurs evening only until the end of September |
17.00–20.00 hours (only in good weather; please see marbachegg.ch) |
| Sun | 08.00–17.30 hours |
Please note that during the early season (9 to 31 May 2024), the lift only operates in good weather on Mon–Wed and Fri. Available daily on request for groups and school trips.
Subject to change without prior notice
Marbachegg Cart-Run
Cart-Run
1 June to 20 October 2024
| Mon–Fri |
closed |
| Sat |
12.00–16.30 hours |
| Sun | 10.00–16.30 hours |
Summer vacations: 6 July to 18 August 2024
| daily | 12.00–16.30 hours |
Fall vacations: 28 September to 13 October 2024
| daily | 12.00–16.30 hours |
Additional driving times for groups of 10 or more possible by appointment.
In operation daily during summer vacation (6 July to 18 August 2024) and fall vacation (28 September to 13 October 2024), from 12:00 to 16:30.
Please note: for safety reasons, the Cart Run only operates in dry weather.
Cart rides: for children from the age of 11. Children under 10.99 must be accompanied by an adult.
Subject to change without prior notice
Berggasthaus Marbachegg
| Mon–Sat |
08.30–17.00 hours |
| Sun | 08.00–17.00 hours |
Subject to change without prior notice
Rates
Marbachegg gondola lift incl. Marbachegg Carts
Gondola lift, one-way incl. two Cart rides
- CHF 28.00 Adults
- CHF 18.00 Adults with Half-Fare travelcard / GA travelcard
- CHF 25.00 Young people (16–19.99 years old)
- CHF 18.00 Children (11–15.99 years old)
- CHF 25.00 OASI pensioners
Gondola lift, return incl. two Cart rides
- CHF 34.00 Adults
- CHF 20.00 Adults with Half-Fare travelcard / GA travelcard
- CHF 28.00 Young people (16–19.99 years old)
- CHF 20.00 Children (11–15.99 years old)
- CHF 28.00 OASI pensioners
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration
Marbachegg gondola lift
Gondola lift, one-way
- CHF 18.00 Adults, one-way
- CHF 9.00 Half-Fare travelcard/GA travelcard, one-way
- CHF 15.00 Young people (6-19.99), one-way
- CHF 9.00 Children (6-15.99), one-way
- CHF 15.00 OASI pensioners, one-way
Gondola lift, return
- CHF 26.00 Adults, return
- CHF 13.00 Half-Fare travelcard/GA travelcard, return
- CHF 20.00 Young people (6-19.99), return
- CHF 13.00 Children (6-15.99), return
- CHF 20.00 OASI pensioners, return
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration
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