Trek - DE/AT/IT Alpine Crossing E5 - 150km, 9Days

Alpine Crossing via E5 - 150km - 9Days - Shortened/Alpine Section Only - Complete Route - Direction: North to South - From Bregenz/Lingenau to Vernagt

Itinerary/Route Breakdown:

Day 1a: Bus: Bregenz to Lingenau
Day 1b: Lingenau to Staufner Haus
Day 2: Staufner Haus to Gunzesried (Gasthof Goldenes Kreuz)
Day 3: Gunzesried to Maderhalm (Berghotel Maderhalm)
Day 4: Maderhalm to Kemptner Hütte
Day 5: Kemptner Hütte to Memminger Hütte
Day 6a: Memminger Hütte to Zams
Day 6b: Cablecar: Zams to Venet Gipfelhütte
Day 7a: Venet Gipfelhütte to Wenns
Day 7b: Bus: Wenns to Mittelberg
Day 7c: Mittelberg to Braunschweiger Hütte
Day 8a: Braunschweiger Hütte to Rettenbachferner
Day 8b: Bus: Rettenbachferner to Tiefenbachferner
Day 8c: Tiefenbachferner to Martin-Busch Hütte
Day 9a: Martin-Busch Hütte to Vernagt
Day 9b: Bus: Vernagt to Merano

Notes: Accommodation in refuges and B&Bs. Advance booking in July and August necessary. Day 5 is extreme: 23.5km with 1350m evelvation gain. Do not underestimate. Shuttle Taxi service available between Holzgau to Madau.

Difficulty: Challenging to Arduous

Know your Limits: You must be in good physical shape and be prepared to make the daily distance in 7-10h. Be prepared to walk 6-9 hours a day.

Hike Smart: Make sure your backpack has a weight-bearing hip belt and is comfortable to carry. Limit yourself to the essentials; fully loaded, your backpack should weigh no more than 7kg (base weight, i.e., excluding water and snacks). Use hiking poles.


Disclaimer: This file is for your personal use. Care has been taken to ensure that the GPX file is accurate but the accuracy of this file cannot be guaranteed. Use it at your own risk. Do not rely solely on your GPS device and this file; always carry map and compass. There is the risk that your GPS device stops functioning or is lost. Moreover, trail conditions are unpredictable; sections might not be walkable and new ways might have to be found.