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

In Malsburg-Marzell, winter activities at Lipple meet a long local history. In the district of Marzell, ski trails and winter hiking paths are available there when snow conditions allow. In Kaltenbach, St. Michael’s Church tells a story that reaches back to 1095. This brings outdoor activities and a cultural-historical highlight together as distinct travel interests.

Winter at Lipple: ski trails, paths and routes

The Malsburg-Marzell Ski Club uses its own trail-grooming machine to prepare a network of ski trails extending a total of 55 kilometres around Lipple, Kreuzweg and Nonnenmattweiher. Whether the trails are usable depends on conditions; the ski trails and winter hiking paths at Lipple are available when snow conditions allow. Winter hiking is also one of the possible activities when snow conditions are suitable.

Three named routes offer concrete points of comparison when planning a cross-country ski outing. The easy Bergle Route is 3.1 kilometres long and starts at the Lipple trail hut. The moderately difficult Gleichen Route also starts there and is 8.5 kilometres long. The difficult Maierskopf Route is 12.4 kilometres long and starts at the Lipple car park. Their stated lengths and difficulty levels distinguish the three options, helping you decide which route suits your plans.

When weather conditions are suitable, you can ski and go sledging on the Sonnenbuckel in Marzell. The annual village ski day includes slalom skiing and ski jumping on the Lars Trefzer ski jump. Another annual event is the Gleichen cross-country ski race at Lipple, which is open to cross-country skiers of all ages. If you plan to take part in any of these activities, check the latest dates and arrangements before your trip.

A historical highlight 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 specific year of construction, patronage and consecration link the place to a history stretching far back in time. For visitors interested in historical places as well as outdoor activities, the church offers a distinct point of interest in their travel plans.

When looking for accommodation, it may help to start by deciding what you want to focus on: will your trip be devoted mainly to snow-dependent activities at Lipple, or would you also like to set aside time for historical and cultural interests? This question can guide your search without requiring every traveller to have the same pace or interests.

Additional cultural attractions in the wider Lörrach destination

In the wider Lörrach destination, the Three Countries Museum offers a distinct highlight: its permanent exhibition covers around 1,000 square metres. The Lörrach Sculpture Trail runs through the town and features 23 sculptures, fountains and monuments by renowned sculptors. The Burghof also offers a varied cultural programme, including singing and music, dance, cabaret, literature and children’s theatre. Burghof Lörrach GmbH also organises the international STIMMEN Festival every year.

Other attractions in Lörrach include the weekly market, which has been held since 1403, and the wine trails on Tüllinger Berg. The Tüllinger Wine Trail connects the Riehen Wine Trail with the Weiler Wine Trail, starting from Lörrach-Tüllingen. The connected trails pass through around 90 hectares of vineyards with several named sites. Along the way, they offer views of the Wiesental and Rhine valleys, as well as insights into the work of winegrowers throughout the year. This gives your trip a different focus from the snow-dependent activities at Lipple.

Discover more destinations: Hasel, Schönau im Schwarzwald, Kleines Wiesental, Grenzach-Wyhlen, Weil am Rhein, Steinen, Kandern, Hertingen.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Lörrach.