The route follows manly this numbered routes from schweizmobil.ch: 86, 919, 60, 80, 31
OSM map layer · LineString
47.60, 8.61 · rel 6440998
47.60, 8.61 · rel 6440998
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz
233,8 km from start to finish through urban area.
Zürich · 47.60°N ·
8.61°E
233,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
36
views
8
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
8× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× monument
8× viewpoint
4× ruins
1× Attraction
Louis Saugy
monument ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Aussichtsplattform
viewpoint ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Wehranlage "Bürkli"
ruins ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Unt. Wehren)
ruins ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Aussichtspunkt Rheinweg
viewpoint ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Henkiturm
monument ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Beobachtungshütte
viewpoint ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Wettersäule
monument ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Mühlerad Bistro
Attraction ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Lena 2013
monument ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Aussichtspunkt «Bunker»
viewpoint ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Naturreservat
viewpoint ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Frühe Kirche
ruins ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Adolph Saurer
monument ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Wehrmänner-Gedenkstätte an der Eisenbahnbrücke Hemishofen
monument ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Seeburgturm
viewpoint ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Stelli)
ruins ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Foto-Spot Bodensee – Region Untersee
viewpoint ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Albrechtsbrunnen
monument ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
Beobachtungswand
viewpoint ·
on the route
233,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz is 233.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz takes approximately 58h 10min to complete.
No, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz starts near coordinates 47.5572, 7.6167.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz is maintained and managed by Dachverband Schweizer Wanderwege.
Yes, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.