E5, Ballon d'Alsace - Montreux-Château

E5, Ballon d'Alsace - Montreux-Château is a 41.5 km International Hiking hiking route.

At 41.5 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 9 hours and 13 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. The trail is officially waymarked as E5, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

Part of the International Walking Network (IWN), this route connects to a continent-spanning long-distance trail system. It meets the highest standards of waymarking, surface quality, and route documentation.