Fernwanderweg E5 Konstanz-Verona (10.A 2018)

An unforgettable hiking adventure is crossing the Alps on the well-known long-distance hiking trail E5: on 31 stages, 600 km long and 20,000 meters of elevation, it leads from Lake Constance to Verona. Starting from lush meadows in the foothills of the Alps, past mighty glaciers on the main ridge of the Alps and through charming Italian mountain villages you finally reach Verona with its Mediterranean flair.

The Rother hiking guide "Fernwanderweg E5" describes the classic route from Lake Constance via Oberstdorf and Bolzano to Verona and also takes into account a whole range of alternative routes for particularly difficult sections of the route or bad weather. At least as well-known and popular as the E5 itself has been for many years the six-day Alpine crossing "Oberstdorf - Meran", which is initially identical to the E5. This charming alternative is also described in this guide. Instead of the planned bus ride between Wenns and Mittelberg, you also have the choice between a relaxing walk through the Pitztal and a challenging crossing of the Kaunergrats.

This Rother hiking guide provides detailed route descriptions, hiking maps with a marked route and meaningful elevation profiles for each stage. Detailed information about transport connections, rest and accommodation as well as the description of the variants facilitate planning and enable the adaptation of the sections to individual and external circumstances. For designated cable car or bus rides, an alternative to walking is always described so that you can cover the entire distance on your own. GPS data can be downloaded from the Bergverlag Rother website for the stages between Constance and Merano or Bolzano. Numerous tips and background information bring you closer to the sights and interesting facts along the way.