Mountain trail · SAC T2–T3
Central Switzerland

Kemmeriboden - Marbachegg

Duration

3 h

Distance

8.4 km

Ascent

697 hm

Descent

204 hm

From Kemmeriboden to Marbachegg

The hike starts at Kemmeriboden-Bad in the Emmental valley, a place famous for its giant meringues. From here, the trail first follows the Grosse Emme river before climbing steadily through the varied landscape of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. As the path gains altitude, the view of the surrounding hills and mountains opens up more and more. The ascent leads across alpine pastures and through forest sections towards Marbachegg. Along the way, traditional alpine huts and the typical pre-Alpine landscape provide a diverse experience. The panorama becomes increasingly impressive as you climb higher. Finally, you reach the Marbachegg at around 1'480 m a.s.l. Here, the highlight of the hike is a wide view over the Entlebuch region and towards the Hohgant and the distinctive Schrattenfluh. On a clear day, the view extends as far as the Bernese Alps. After the ascent, there is the option to stop for refreshments at Marbachegg before the hike ends there. Those who do not wish to descend back into the valley on foot can take the gondola lift comfortably down to Marbach. Once at the bottom, cheese lovers are recommended to visit the Bergkäserei Marbach.

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Impressions

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Location

Official national map and hiking trail network by swisstopo.

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Elevation profile

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Highest point
1'469 m a.s.l.
Lowest point
976 m a.s.l.
Ascent
691 m
Descent
198 m
Distance
8.5 km
  • flat (< 5%)
  • moderate (5–12%)
  • steep (12–20%)
  • very steep (> 20%)

Refreshments & mountain lifts

Restaurants, mountain huts, kiosks and lift stations within 100 m of the route.

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Mäxu

14 August 2026

5.0

Super Aussicht vom Restaurant Marbachegg und feins Ässe

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Stefan

10 August 2026

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