Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland
52.3 km from Hochgratbahn to Swis-Punkt. Along the way you climb 2,966 m and descend 2,062 m; the highest point is at 1,969 m. Walking time about 21 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 7 °C
Along the way
- km 2.9 Staufner Haus Hut · 1,634 m
- km 3.8 Hochgrat ✝ Summit · 1,834 m
- km 5.8 Gelchenwanger Kopf Summit · 1,812 m
- km 6.4 Rindalphorn ✝ Summit · 1,821 m
- km 7.8 Gündleskopf ✝ Summit · 1,748 m
- km 8.6 Buralpkopf Summit · 1,772 m
- km 10.5 Sedererstuiben ✝ Summit · 1,737 m
- km 11.2 Stuiben Summit · 1,749 m
- km 12.5 Steinköpfle Summit · 1,665 m
- km 13.7 Steineberg Summit · 1,683 m
- km 14.0 Steineberg Vorgipfel ✝ Summit · 1,660 m
- km 15.7 Vordere Krumbachalpe Hut · 1,322 m
- km 36.8 Katharinenruhe Shelter
- km 37.6 Hofmannsruh Viewpoint
- km 38.1 Dienersberg Summit · 905 m
- km 45.0 Alpe Oberau (Sennalpe) Hut
- km 50.3 Kemptner Hütte Hut · 1,846 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Vordere Krumbachalpe
Stage ends near Katharinenruhe
Stage ends near Kemptner Hütte
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland” trail?
About 52.3 km, from Hochgratbahn to Swis-Punkt.
How much elevation gain does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland” trail have?
About 2,966 m of ascent and 2,062 m of descent. The lowest point is at 729 m, the highest at 1,969 m.
How long does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland” trail take?
Plan for about 21 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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