Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland

A 53.2 km International Hiking trail, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.

Covering 53.2 km, this is a true long-distance trail best approached as a multi-day journey through varied terrain.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Look for the E5 trail markings to stay on the official route.

As an International Walking Network (IWN) route, this trail is part of a network connecting countries across Europe and beyond. Quality standards for surface and signage are consistently high.