At the Lipple in the district of Marzell, snow conditions, trail length and difficulty determine the options for a winter’s day. Malsburg-Marzell offers specific options for cross-country ski trails, winter hiking paths and activities on the Sonnenbuckel; in Kaltenbach, St. Michael’s Church adds a historic point of interest. When planning your trip, you can choose which of these themes to focus on based on the season and your personal interests.

Winter on the Lipple: snow and trail options

When snow conditions are suitable, cross-country ski trails and winter hiking paths are available on the Lipple in the district of Marzell. Using its own track-setting machine, the Malsburg-Marzell Ski Club prepares a total of 55 km of cross-country ski trails around the Lipple, Kreuzweg and Nonnenmattweiher. Whether the trails are actually groomed depends on conditions.

The three trails differ in length, difficulty and starting point:

• The easy Bergle Route is 3.1 km long and starts at the Lipple trail hut.
• The moderately difficult Gleichen Route is 8.5 km long and also starts at the Lipple trail hut.
• The difficult Maierskopf Route is 12.4 km long and starts at the Lipple car park.

The Bergle Route is the shortest and is rated easy; the Gleichen Route combines a longer distance with moderate difficulty. Maierskopf is the longest route and is rated difficult. The starting point also varies: the two shorter routes start at the trail hut, while the longest starts at the Lipple car park. This makes it possible to compare the three options using specific details rather than choosing based on the route name alone.

Sonnenbuckel and annual winter events

When weather conditions are suitable, you can ski and sled on the Sonnenbuckel in Marzell. The annual village ski day on the Sonnenbuckel includes slalom skiing and ski jumping on the Lars Trefzer ski jump. The annual Gleichen cross-country ski race takes place on the Lipple and is open to cross-country skiers of all ages. If you are planning your trip specifically around one of these events, check the latest dates and local regulations in advance.

Local 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 construction date, builders and consecration provide a specific historical point of reference for the area’s history. If you would like to include history in your travel plans alongside winter activities, this offers a different focus from the cross-country ski trails or the Sonnenbuckel.

More to explore in the wider destination of Lörrach

The wider destination of Lörrach lies in the Markgräflerland region in southwestern Baden-Württemberg, directly on the Swiss border and close to the neighboring city of Basel. The Dreiländermuseum Lörrach 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. The weekly market in central Lörrach has been running since 1403.

The Burghof Lörrach’s cultural program offers its own highlights, including singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theater. Burghof Lörrach GmbH organizes the international STIMMEN Festival every year. If you would like to plan a visit around a particular program or festival, check the latest dates.

The trails on the Tüllinger Berg are part of Lörrach’s landscape and wine scene. Starting in Lörrach-Tüllingen, the Tüllinger Wine Trail connects the Riehen Wine Trail with the Weiler Wine Trail. Together, the connected wine trails pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards, including the Riehener Schlipfer, Tüllinger Sonnenbrunnen, Weiler Schlipf, Haltinger Stiege and Ötlinger Sonnhole vineyard sites. The Tüllinger Wine Trail offers views of the Wiesental and Rhine valleys and insights into the work of local winegrowers throughout the year.

For the wider travel overview: Lörrach.