Malsburg-Marzell: Cross-country ski trails, winter paths and history

When looking for a hotel in Malsburg-Marzell, distinguishing between weather-dependent winter activities and local history is a useful starting point. When snow conditions allow, cross-country ski trails and winter hiking paths are available on the Lipple in the district of Marzell; St. Michael’s Church in Kaltenbach is a distinct historical highlight. Skiing and sledding are also possible on the Sonnenbuckel, weather permitting.

Cross-country ski trails and winter paths on the Lipple

Using its own track-setting machine, the Malsburg-Marzell Ski Club prepares a cross-country ski trail network totaling 55 km around the Lipple, Kreuzweg and Nonnenmattweiher. Actual use of the network depends on conditions. Three routes differ in length, difficulty and starting point, helping you plan your outing.

The easy Bergle Route is 3.1 km long and starts at the Lipple trail hut. The intermediate Gleichen Route, measuring 8.5 km, also starts there. The difficult Maierskopf Route is 12.4 km long and starts at the Lipple car park. The routes are easy to compare by length and rating: Bergle is the shortest and is rated easy, Gleichen is in the middle on both measures, and Maierskopf is the longest and is rated difficult.

Skiing, sledding and annual competitions

When weather conditions allow, you can ski and sled on the Sonnenbuckel in Marzell. The annual village ski day is also held there, featuring slalom skiing and ski jumping on the Lars Trefzer jump. The annual Gleichen cross-country ski race takes place on the Lipple and is open to cross-country skiers of all ages. Check current dates and local arrangements before your visit if you plan to attend one of these events.

History in Kaltenbach

St. Michael’s Church in the district of Kaltenbach was built in 1095 by the Lords of Kaltenbach and consecrated by the Bishop of Constance. Its precisely dated construction provides a distinct historical highlight alongside the weather-dependent activities on the Lipple and Sonnenbuckel. For travelers interested in a place’s history, the church is therefore a subject in its own right in Malsburg-Marzell.

Culture and landscape in Lörrach

Lörrach lies in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, in the Markgräflerland region, directly on the Swiss border and close to the neighboring city of Basel. The Lörrach Three Countries Museum has a permanent exhibition covering around 1,000 square meters. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the city and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments created by renowned sculptors. Burghof Lörrach GmbH organizes the international STIMMEN Festival each year; the Burghof’s cultural program includes singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theater. The Lörrach weekly market has been running since 1403.

The wine trails on Tüllinger Berg offer their own points of interest. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, the Tüllinger Wine Trail connects the Riehen Wine Trail with the Weil Wine Trail. Together, the connected trails pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards in the “Riehener Schlipfer,” “Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen,” “Weiler Schlipf,” “Haltinger Stiege” and “Ötlinger Sonnhole” vineyard sites. The wine trails offer views of the Wiesental and Rhine valleys, while also providing insights into the work of local winegrowers throughout the year.

Discover more destinations: Todtnau, Schwörstadt, Utzenfeld, Efringen-Kirchen, Liel, Kandern, Schallbach, Bad Bellingen.

For the main travel overview: Lörrach.