E5
Description
- Length of trail 3,050 km, 1,895 miles
- Length in days 150 days
- Start of trail Point du Raz (F)
- End of trail Verona (I)
- Traildino grading LW, Light walk, countryside walk
Atlantic – Lake Constance – Alps – Adriatic
Leading west to east for 3050km, from Point du Raz in Brittany, France across Switzerland, Germany and Austria to end in Verona, Italy.
France
Switzerland
- Entering from Germany at Schaffhausen
- Via Rhenana
- Joint track with E4, south of Bodensee
Austria
- Start at Bodensee, Bregenz
- First village is Bregenz, Bodensee, border with Switzerland
- Bregenz – Hittisau / Hölfele Alm (Same as E4)
- Last village is Hittisau / Hölfele Alm, border with Germany
Germany
- First village is Staufner Haus am Hochgrat
- Staufner Haus – Oberstdorf
- Border with Austria in Allgäuer Alps
Austria
- Entering Austria again
- Own tracé (Allgäuer Alpen, Lechtaler Alpen, Pitztal, Ötztal)
- Last village is St. Leonhard, border with Italy
Italy
- Alpi Sarentini
Map
Links
Facts
- E 5 - Europäischer Fernwanderweg: Oberstdorf - Meran (German)
Excellent page by Fernwege.de on the German part of the E5, with sketch maps, route description, GPS donwload, documentation.
- Europ. Fernwanderweg E5 (German)
Information sheet for the European Long Distance Path E5, running through Austria.
- European Long Distance trails on Wanderbares Deutschland (German)
Wanderbares Deutschland offers the trail information for Germany on behalf of the Deutscher Wanderverband (German Ramblers' Association). Click on "Übersicht Europäische Wanderwege" on the left, to get to the information of the E-Paths.
- European Ramblers Association
Short general overview of trail E5.
- Wiki E5 homepage (German)
Detailed info and links, more so than the official ERA website.
- Wikipedia
Short overview of E5 per country.
Reports
- www.alpenfernwandern.de - Mehrtagestouren in den Alpen (German)
Day to day report and pictures of the Alpine part of the E5, partly the same as the Via Alpina, by A. Bartsch.
- Alpenueberquerung - auf dem E5 von Oberstdorf nach Bozen (German)
Trail report by Harald und Jürgen Mathias.
- fernwanderweg5.de (German)
Personal website. A bit outdated maybe, because the hike dates back to 2000.
- E5 North bound (German)
Short trail report, starting from Verona, going North.
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
- Österreichischer Touristenklub (German)
One of Austria's Alpine Organisations, and also responsible for the E-paths in Austria.
- Deutscher Wanderverband (German)
Platform for hiking in Germany. The Wanderverband is an association for the many local German hiking organisations. Germany has a rich hiking tradition, and many many local organisations. The website offers a good overview of hiking possibilities. However, the description of the different trails should be looked for at a different website: Wanderbares Deutschland (http://www.wanderbares-deutschland.de). The Deutscher Wanderverband is member of the European Ramblers' Association.
- FFRP - Federation Francaise de la Randonnée Pédestre (French)
Official website of the French Federation for Long Distance Hiking. Offering all you need for hiking in France. The FFRP maintains all long distance hikes - Grandes Randonnées - in France. The organisation participates in the European Ramblers' Organisation.
- FIE Italia - Federazione Italiana Escursionismo (Italian)
Federazione Italiana Escursionismo - Italian Hiking Federation. They maintain many of the long distance trails in Italy. The FIE is member of the European Ramblers' Organisation.
- Naturfreunde Bundesorganisation (German)
The Austrian Branch of the Naturfreunde organisation. They cooperate in the maintenance of the E-paths in Austria.
- Oesterreichischer Alpenverein Sektion Weitwanderer (German)
Austrian Alpine Association, dept. Long Distance Walkers, with everything you need to know about long distance hiking in Austria.They offer information on the European Long Distance Paths too.
- Schweizer Wanderwege (German)
The organisation that - in cooperation with local hiking organisations - maintains and documents the (long distance) hiking trails in Switzerland. Schweizer Wanderwege is member of the European Ramblers' Association.
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books

Germany
2013
- Fernwanderweg E5 Konstanz ? Oberstdorf ? Meran/Bozen ? Verona
- Ein unvergessliches Wanderabenteuer bietet der Europäische Fernwanderweg E5: In 30 Etappen überquert man die Alpen in Nord-Süd-Richtung von Konstanz am Bodensee bis nach Verona. Durch vier Länder - Deutschland, Österreich, die Schweiz und Italien - führt der E5 und zeigt dabei viele Gesichter: saftige Wiesen im Alpenvorland, mächtige Gletscher... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
- eBooks.de, Germany

Netherlands
2013
- Wandelgids Fernwanderweg E5 - europese wandeling E5 Italie - Oostenrijk: Konstanz – Oberstdorf – Meran/Bozen – Verona | Rother |
- Duitstalige wandelgids met zeer goed beschreven wandelroutes die aan elkaar de Europese LAW E5 vormen. Redelijk kaartmateriaal, vooral de beschrijving van de route en de praktische info die er bij hoort is goed. Der Europäische Fernwanderweg E5 überquert die Alpen in Nord-Süd-Richtung auf etwa 600 km Länge. Überwiegend gut markiert führt er... Read more

Germany
2013
- Baur, Stephan;Steuerwald, Dirk: Fernwanderweg E5 Konstanz ´ Oberstdorf ´ Meran Bozen ´ Verona
- In 31 Etappen quer über die Alpen Rother Wanderführer. 5., neu bearbeitete Auflage. Read more

Netherlands
2011
- Wandelgids Trekking in the Alps | Cicerone |
- All the rich scenic diversity for which the Alps are renowned is celebrated here, while the 20 treks described include well-known classics as well as newly-created multi-day routes. The eight talented writers and photographers brought together to produce this book are among the most experienced of Alpine trekkers. Between them they have... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Cicerone Press , United Kingdom

United Kingdom
2011
- Alps Trekking
- An inspirational walking guide to 20 summer treks in the European Alps in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France and Slovenia, by 8 Alpine trekking experts, including the classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc and lesser-known routes like the Traverse of the Slovenian Alps. All the rich scenic diversity for which the Alps are renowned is... Read more

United Kingdom
2011
- Trekking in the Alps
- An inspirational guidebook to 20 classic treks in the Alps. As well as introducing new hiking areas in the Alps, classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc, and Chamonix to Zermatt are included. Trekking in the Alps is immensely satisfying, and this book celebrates the rich and scenic diversity for which this great mountain range is renowned. Read more

United Kingdom
2007
- Across the Eastern Alps: E5
- From Lake Constance in Germany, this guidebook describes walking the E5 trek that runs 600km through a remarkable kaleidoscope of landscapes and culture in Switzerland, Austria and Italy, to its destination at Verona. It traverses the Allgauer, Lechtaler and Ötztaler Alps. There is a good network of alpine refuges and guesthouses on the route. Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
- eBooks.de, Germany

United Kingdom
2007
- Across the Eastern Alps: E5
- The E5 from Lake Constance to Verona Read more

Netherlands
2007
- Wandelgids Across the eastern alps: E5 | Cicerone |
- Launched on the shores of beautiful Lake Constance, this well-established long-distance European pathway (600km) takes 30 days to make its way through a remarkable kaleidoscope of landscapes and culture spanning rural alpine regions in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. Passes as high as 2900m above sea level are crossed en route to the... Read more

Germany
2007
- Price, Gillian: Across the Eastern Alps: E5
- The E5 from Lake Constance to Verona. 1st edition. Read more

Germany
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5 - Teil Nord Konstanz Mittelberg (Pitztal) 1 : 50 000
- Wanderkarte mit Kurzführer und Höhenprofilen Kompass Wanderkarten. Neuauflage. Read more

Germany
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5 Teil Süd Sentiero Europeo E5 Sud 1 : 50 000
- Wandern Escursioni Kompass Wanderkarten. Neuauflage. Read more
Maps
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Engeland Landranger 177 East London, Billericay & Gravesend | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- London East
- Map No. 177, East London, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, covering the eastern part of Greater London including Enfield, Edmonton, Tottenham, Hackney, Walthamstow, Chingwell, Chingford, Loughton, Dagenham, Barking, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley, Streatham, Bromley, Croydon, Purley, Orpington, Dartford, Stapleford Abbots,... Read more

United Kingdom
- East London
- Map sheet number 177 in the OS Landranger map series is the ideal map for planning days out and holidays to East London. The area covered extends from Gravesend in the east to central London. The map gives visitors a detailed overview of the city from central areas to suburban towns. Highlights of the area include: - River Thames- Biggin... Read more

United Kingdom
- London East OS ACTIVE Map
- Map No. 177, East London, in the waterproof and tear-resistant OS Active version of the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, covering the eastern part of Greater London including Enfield, Edmonton, Tottenham, Hackney, Walthamstow, Chingwell, Chingford, Loughton, Dagenham, Barking, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley, Streatham, Bromley,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- East London
- Map sheet number 177 in the OS Landranger map series is the ideal map for planning days out and holidays to East London. The area covered extends from Gravesend in the east to central London. The map gives visitors a detailed overview of the city from central areas to suburban towns. Highlights of the area include: - River Thames- Biggin... Read more

United Kingdom
- Bregenz
- Indexed street plan of Bregenz extending north along the Bodensee coast to Lochau and Unter Hochsteg. Detail includes pedestrianised areas, railways, bus routes and cycle paths. Notable buildings are highlighted in red, and symbols indicate post offices, hostels, campsites and car parks.On the reverse is a 1:50,000 contoured map of the... Read more
Germany
- KOMPASS-Wanderkarten enthalten alles Wis
- KOMPASS-Wanderkarten enthalten alles Wissenswerte für Wanderer wie aktuelle Wanderwege mit Markierungen, empfehlenswerte Radrouten und wichtige touristische Informationen. Der topographische Inhalt wird bei aller Detailgenauigkeit leicht lesbar und anschaulich dargestellt. Die Vorder- und Rückseite informieren über Orte und Schutzhütten sowie... Read more
- Also available from:
- eBooks.de, Germany
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Germany
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5 - Teil Nord Konstanz Mittelberg (Pitztal) 1 : 50 000
- Wanderkarte mit Kurzführer und Höhenprofilen Kompass Wanderkarten. Neuauflage. Read more

United Kingdom
- European Long Distance Path E5 - Lake Constance - Mittelberg
- E 5: Lake Constance - Mittelberg (No. 120), a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from Kompass with local and long-distance footpaths, cycling routes, accommodation, etc, printed on durable, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. KOMPASS HIKING & RECREATIONAL MAPS:This title is part of an extensive series covering Austria, much of... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 120 Europ. Fernwanderweg E5 | Kompass |
- Nu scheurvast en geplastificeerd. Water- en scheurvaste Kompass wandelkaart 1:50.000 voor de Europese wandelroute E-5, noorderlijke deel, door de Oostenrijkse Alpen tussen Konstanz langs de Bodensee, via Bregenz naar Mittelberg - met hoogtelijnen, bezienswaardigheden, hutten, campings, ingetekende wandelroutes, mountainbikeroutes,... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 121 Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5 Süd | Kompass |
- Wandelkaart van Kompass over de E5 wandelroute. Deze kaart beschrijft het deel van Solden naar Bolzano en Verona. Dit alles uiteraard geheel in Kompass stijl, dus : goede wandelkaart met vrijwel alle topografische details en ingetekende routes. Ook met symbolen voor toeristische bezienswaardigheden, register. Berghutten duidelijk weergegeven.... Read more
- Also available from:
- eBooks.de, Germany
- Kompass, Germany

Germany
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5 Teil Süd Sentiero Europeo E5 Sud 1 : 50 000
- Wandern Escursioni Kompass Wanderkarten. Neuauflage. Read more
Germany
- Europ.Fernwanderweg E5 Süd
- KOMPASS-Wanderkarten enthalten alles Wissenswerte für Wanderer wie aktuelle Wanderwege mit Markierungen, empfehlenswerte Radrouten und wichtige touristische Informationen. Der topographische Inhalt wird bei aller Detailgenauigkeit leicht lesbar und anschaulich dargestellt. Die Vorder- und Rückseite und ein Beiheft (italienisch) informieren... Read more








