E5
Beschrijving
- Name E5 (E5)
- Lengte van pad 3,050 km, 1,895 mijl
- Lengte in dagen 150 dagen
- Start van pad Point du Raz (F)
- Einde van pad Verona (I)
- Traildino graad LW, Lichte wandeling, landelijke wandeling

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
Beoordelingen

- Leon Koniarczyk Augustus 2015
- Beoordeling 9
Kaart
Links
Feiten
- E 5 - Europäischer Fernwanderweg: Oberstdorf - Meran (Duits)
Excellent page by Fernwege.de on the German part of the E5, with sketch maps, route description, GPS donwload, documentation.
- Europ. Fernwanderweg E5 (Duits)
Information sheet for the European Long Distance Path E5, running through Austria.
- European Long Distance trails on Wanderbares Deutschland (Duits)
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 (Duits)
Detailed info and links, more so than the official ERA website.
- Wikipedia
Short overview of E5 per country.
Verslagen
- www.alpenfernwandern.de - Mehrtagestouren in den Alpen (Duits)
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 (Duits)
Trail report by Harald und Jürgen Mathias.
- fernwanderweg5.de (Duits)
Personal website. A bit outdated maybe, because the hike dates back to 2000.
- Oberstdorf to Bolzano
- E5 North bound (Duits)
Short trail report, starting from Verona, going North.
Gidsen en kaarten
- Oberstdorf-Meran: Eine traumhafte Alternative zum E5 (Duits)
Oberstdorf-Meran, Alpenüberquerung individuell: in 17 Etappen geht es über die Allgäuer-, Lechtaler und Ötztaler Alpen auf einer Alternativroute zum berühmten E5 von Oberstdorf nach Meran.
Overnachting
Organisaties
- Österreichischer Touristenklub (Duits)
One of Austria's Alpine Organisations, and also responsible for the E-paths in Austria.
- Deutscher Wanderverband (Duits)
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 (Frans)
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 (Italiaans)
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 (Duits)
The Austrian Branch of the Naturfreunde organisation. They cooperate in the maintenance of the E-paths in Austria.
- Oesterreichischer Alpenverein Sektion Weitwanderer (Duits)
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 (Duits)
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.
Reisorganisaties
GPS
Anders
Boeken

Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Munchen - Venetie, München - Venedig Vom Marienplatz zum Markusplatz 29 Etappen | Rother
- Beschrijving van een lange afstand pad dwars door de Alpen van Munchen naar Venetie: goede beschrijvingen van de etappes, kaarten redelijk. Die anspruchsvolle Alpenüberquerung von München nach Venedig verläuft auf einer der interessantesten aller möglichen Routen über das höchste Gebirge Europas. Im Herzen Münchens beginnt die Tour am... Read more

Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Fernwanderweg E5 | 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 von... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
2015
- Fernwanderweg E5
- Der E5 zeigt auf den 600 km vom Bodensee quer ber die Alpen nach Verona viele Gesichter: saftige Wiesen, felsige berg nge, m chtige Gletscher und mediterranes Flair. Read more

Belgium
2015
- Fernwanderweg E5
- Der E5 zeigt auf den 600 km vom Bodensee quer ber die Alpen nach Verona viele Gesichter: saftige Wiesen, felsige berg nge, m chtige Gletscher und mediterranes Flair. Read more

Netherlands
- UAE Rock Climbing
- For the last fifteen years, expatriate climbers have been developing cliffs in the United Arab Emirates and North-West Oman. None of the climbing has previously been documented in print. Though easily accessible by 1-3 hours driving from the ultra-modern Gulf cities - Abu Dhabi and Dubai - the cliffs are located in unique and remote desert and... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- UAE Rock Climbing
- For the last fifteen years, expatriate climbers have been developing cliffs in the United Arab Emirates and North-West Oman. None of the climbing has previously been documented in print. Though easily accessible by 1-3 hours driving from the ultra-modern Gulf cities - Abu Dhabi and Dubai - the cliffs are located in unique and remote desert and... Read more

Netherlands
2011
- Wandelgids Trekking in the Alps | Cicerone
- 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
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom

Netherlands
2011
- Trekking in the Alps
- An inspirational guide to the delights of Alpine multi-day hikes. With 20 hikes described, including classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc and the Tour of the Vanoise as well as new multi-day routes like the Traverse of the Slovenian Alps, this guide celebrates the rich scenic diversity for which the Alps are renowned.The eight talented... Read more

Belgium
2011
- Trekking in the Alps
- An inspirational guide to the delights of Alpine multi-day hikes. With 20 hikes described, including classics such as the Tour of Mont Blanc and the Tour of the Vanoise as well as new multi-day routes like the Traverse of the Slovenian Alps, this guide celebrates the rich scenic diversity for which the Alps are renowned.The eight talented... Read more

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

Germany
- KOMPASS Wanderführer Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Von Konstanz nach Verona
- Die Vorteile des Wanderführers auf einen Blick:- Von KOMPASS-Experten erwanderte Touren- Jede Tour mit Höhenprofil und Kartenausschnitt- Ausflugs- und Übernachtungstipps- Kostenloser Download der GPX-DatenDie Vorteile der Extra-Tourenkarte auf einen Blick:- Unterstützt die Tourenauswahl- Kartografische Gesamtübersicht- Touren können einfach... Read more

United Kingdom
- South Tyrol Kompass Hiking & Recreational Kompass Ring-binder Atlas No. 2703: Bormio - Merano - Bolzano - Cortina d`Ampezzo
- Italian South Tyrol, including many popular areas of the Dolomites, on waterproof and tear-resistant, contoured and GPS-compatible maps at 1:35,000 from Kompass presented in a ring-binder atlas and highlighting hiking paths, cycle and horse riding trails, various accommodation options, etc. Each removable sheet is double-sided and 30.5x26cm... Read more

Netherlands
2007
- Wandelgids Across the eastern alps: E5 | Cicerone
- 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

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

Germany
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5 Vom Bodensee bis Verona
- - Der gesamte Fernwanderweg E5 von der Atlantikküste der Bretagne bis Verona ist 3200 km lang. - Die Strecke vom Bodensee über die Alpen nach Verona führt durch Deutschland, Österreich, die Schweiz undItalien und ist 600 km lang. - Die Strecke ist einer der ältesten Fernwanderwege Europas und verläuft auf Trassen, die immer schon... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Lake Constance to Verona - E5 European Long-Distance Trail Kompass 2558
- The 601km eastern half of Europe’s E5 long distance footpaths from Lake Constance across the Austrian Alps to Verona on a waterproof and tear-resistant, contoured and GPS compatible concertina map from Kompass presenting the route on 40 panels, each 17.5x20cm. Plus accommodations recommendations and street plans.The route is highlighted on maps... Read more

United Kingdom
- Bregenz F&B
- 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
Walking holidays

United Kingdom
- The E5 Alpine Crossing - Walk Oberstdorf to Meran
- Self guided walking tour on the E5 Alpine crossing from Oberstdorf to Meran. Take on the famous E5 Alpine crossing from Germany, through Austria and finishing in Italy’s South Tyrol. This classic inn to inn route is long-distance trekking at its best and is a must for Alpine fans. Hike from mountain pass to mountain pass, taking in the scenery... Read more
Forum

- gianluca 2018-06-06 18:02:35
Opposite direction
- Hi, do you think is possible to hike the trail from verona to france?

- Fred 2014-11-12 18:31:48
E5-Meran-Verona, gps-track
- Hej,
Ik ben op zoek naar een bruikbare gps-track van de E5 tussen Meran en Verona.
De tracks van Rother gaan niet verder dan Bozen.
Hoop dat iemand mij kan helpen.
Alvast bedankt.
groet,
Fred