Marbach – Marbachegg lies in central Switzerland and is a small, family-run ski area: 15 kilometres of piste served by 4 lifts.
The area runs from 900 to 1480 metres above sea level, giving around 580 metres of vertical. The lower slopes depend on snowmaking in mild winters.
The season usually runs Dec – March.
An adult day pass costs CHF 40.
Of note: Small area in the Entlebuch, Magic Pass
Pistes by difficulty
- Leicht (blau)10 km64%
- Mittel (rot)5 km36%
- Schwer (schwarz)0 km0%
Distribution calculated from OpenStreetMap and applied to the 15 official kilometres of piste. An approximation, not a figure from the lift company.
Snow report
Not currentThis reading is 47 days old and is not being updated automatically at the moment. Current figures are available from the SLF and from the resort itself.
Source: SLF / WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. A single measuring station, not the resort’s official piste report.
Piste map, map & webcams
Interactive piste map
Every piste and lift colour-coded by difficulty, zoomable, built on OpenStreetMap. Community-maintained data; where it differs, the official piste map next to it is authoritative.
Open on OpenSkiMap →Official piste map
The lift company’s drawn piste map, plus lift status and tickets.
marbachegg.ch →Webcams
Live images from the mountain on the resort’s official site, usually several locations.
View webcams →Piste maps and webcam images belong to the lift companies and are protected by copyright. That is why we link directly to the original instead of copying it.
What sets this ski area apart
Marbachegg sits above Marbach in the southern Entlebuch, part of the municipality of Escholzmatt-Marbach since 2013. The area is small: one lift up the mountain and two drag lifts. To the east runs the ridge of the Schrattenfluh, with the Schibegütsch and Hängst above 2000 metres.
Marbachegg is known for something other than snow. It is one of only three places in Switzerland where grass skiing is still practised, and in 2019 it hosted the grass ski world championship.
There is no railway connection. The village is served by the postbus from Escholzmatt on the Lucerne to Bern line, and every motorway junction is far away. That is exactly what keeps Marbachegg small and quiet.
Sources: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbach_LU
Getting there by public transport
Destination stop: Marbach LU, Bergkäserei. Fastest connection on a Saturday morning in the currently published timetable, from the open Swiss timetable interface, retrieved 10 August 2026. A guide value, not a timetable: the real journey time depends on when you leave and what you connect to, and winter-only bus services are not yet included.
Frequently asked about Marbach – Marbachegg
How high is Marbach – Marbachegg?
The ski area runs from 900 to 1,480 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 580 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.
How many kilometres of piste does Marbach – Marbachegg have?
15 kilometres on 4 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.
What does a day pass at Marbach – Marbachegg cost?
CHF 40 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not.
When does Marbach – Marbachegg open?
The usual season window is Dec – March. No starting date has been announced for winter 2026/27 yet. Most resorts commit only in the autumn, because a postponed opening costs more goodwill than a late announcement.
How do I get to Marbach – Marbachegg by train?
The destination stop is Marbach LU, Bergkäserei. From Zürich HB the fastest connection on a Saturday morning takes 1 h 40, changing 2 times; from Bern 57 min. A guide value, not a timetable.
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Marbach – Marbachegg is one of 2 ski areas in the canton of Lucerne, and it is quickest reached from Bern by train, in 57 min.
Nearby ski areas
Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.
Key figures
- Region
- Lucerne
- Season
- Dec – March
- Kilometres of piste
- 15 km
- Elevation
- 900 to 1480 m (580 m of vertical)
- Lifts
- 4
- Adult day pass
- around CHF 40 (guide value)
- Summer skiing
- no
- Glacier
- no
- Snow park
- rated 2/10
- Coordinates
- 46.860, 7.897
- Official website
- marbachegg.ch
All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.