Meiringen-Hasliberg Family Guide: The Marble-rolling hike (Kugelweg)
- Family Fun Factor
- May 1
- 4 min read
Easy hike (3km), mostly downhill (390m) with 13 marble runs along the way. No strollers.
Meiringen-Hasliberg | Canton of Bern | Switzerland
2026 Season Opening: 23rd May
🏆 Part of our Family Adventure Map featuring top themed hikes in Switzerland. 🏆
What makes Meiringen-Hasliberg Marble Rolling Hike (Kugelweg) special: The "it" factor
Alpine playground by a small lake, with a barbecue spot
13 marble run stations along the way
Beautiful alpine views and waterfalls along the trail
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Plan your visit: Quick overview
Meiringen-Hasliberg Marble Rolling Hike (Kugelweg) at a glance
📍 Location: Hasliberg - Meiringen | Canton of Bern
🥾 Hike type: Downhill (or uphill), accessible with one or two gondolas. No strollers.
🎉 Fun Factor: Marble rolling stations along the way
🍽️ Food factor:
Familienrestaurant Bidmi
Bärgbeizli Bidmi
Hotel Restaurant Reuti
Barbecue spots
⚡ Fitness Factor: 3 km, downhill or uphill
💰 Value factor: (2026 updated
Access from Meiringen (return):
Adults: 27.40 CHF full price | 13.70 CHF with Half-Fare SBB
Kids (from 6 years old): 13.70 CHF
Access from Hasliberg Reuti (return):
Adults: 18 CHF full price | 9.00 CHF with Half-Fare SBB
Kids (from 6 years old): 9.00 CHF
Wooden marble: 3 CHF
Prices indicative, more options available, check official website
Plan your visit: Practical info
You can reach the start of the hike either from Meiringen or Hasliberg-Reuti
Tip: starting from Reuti is cheaper
Arrival by car:
Park at Meiringen (Underem Gfell 5, 3860 Meiringen) then take two gondolas — first up to Reuti, then up to Bidmi.
Park at Reuti (Resti 2, 6072 Sachseln) then take one gondola ride up to Bidmi.
Arrival by public transport:
Via Meiringen: Take a train to Meiringen. From there, it’s an easy 800-meter walk to the gondola station. Then take two gondolas — first to Reuti, then up to Bidmi.
Via Reuti: Take the train to Brünig-Hasliberg, then a bus to Hasliberg Reuti, Dorf. From there, it’s just one gondola ride up to Bidmi.
Follow the Kugelweg signs
Can be combined with the Mägisalp–Bidmi Dwarf Trail
Stroller friendly: No
Plan your visit: Detailed guide
Meiringen-Hasliberg Marble Rolling Hike - Everything else parents will want to know
Hasliberg is a beautiful mountain destination above Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland and one of our favourite areas in Switzerland for family adventures. During the warmer months, it becomes home to two fantastic themed hikes for kids. One is the famous Muggestutz Dwarf Trail, filled with story stations and playful dwarf-themed activities. The other is the Kugelweg, described in this article — a marble rolling trail where kids can race wooden balls down creative tracks along the way.
The fun factor
Hit the playground
The Meiringen - Hasliberg Kugelweg hike starts at the top of the gondola Bidmi, next to 2 playgrounds - one by the lake and one next to the gondola station. The playgrounds on their own are worth the trip! Loads of climbing areas, trampolines, play huts, slides and other playful features.
Roll marbles
If you’ve never come across a marble rolling hike before — they’re honestly genius for kids. Along the trail, you’ll find specially built wooden tracks where children can roll small wooden marbles (“Kugeln”) down creative constructions. Every station is a little surprise and gives kids something exciting to look forward to, which somehow makes them happily hike much longer without complaints. On this trail, the marble rolling stations are spread out along the route through forests and mountain scenery, turning the hike into a playful adventure rather than “just walking.”
At the bottom and top gondola stations of the Kugelweg Hasliberg hike, as well as in the restaurants, you can buy colorful marbles.
Every few hundred meters you find a station with a marble run. Kids (and adults!) can run marbles through the varied interactive installations.
The views factor
The Kugelweg Hasliberg hike goes through fields and forests. The views are absolutely beautiful - you pass the mountain views, fields with flowers (especially in the spring), lakes and waterfalls. We were in awe.
From mid June, you can also take the gondola to the top of the mountain (Alpen Tower - extra cost) for some spectacular alpine views.
The fitness factor
The hike is 3 km long, mostly downhill, with 375 meters of descent. Some sections are a bit steeper and rocky, so the elevation change can feel slightly challenging at times. Our 3.5-year-old walked the entire route (highly motivated by the marble stations!), so it’s definitely doable for kids. And if you want more of a challenge, you can always hike it in reverse 🙂
The food factor
When it comes to food, you’ve got two options: bring your own barbecue or picnic, or stop by one of the restaurants along the way.
If you prefer to bring your own food, the best barbecue spot is right at the beginning of the hike, next to the Bidmi gondola station and the playground by the lake.
If you prefer to eat at restaurants, here are the options along the route:
Familienrestaurant Bidmi – A self-service spot at the Bidmi mid-station with a small play area inside.
Bärgbeizli Bidmi – Right next to the Bidmi gondola. It’s a small mountain hut with typical Swiss food, outdoor playground, and a few games for kids. Table service.
Hotel Restaurant Reuti – At the Reuti gondola station. A more modern place with a terrace and table service. It’s also right by the start of the marble trail.
Top Family Hike in Switzerland!
This hike is featured on our Adventure Map: Top themed hikes for families — part of our curated collection of the best family hikes in Switzerland.
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