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E5 European long distance path, Germany: what it is and when to go
E5 European long distance path is a walking path (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland) in Germany (Oberstdorf). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Walking path · Hiking
- Local name
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 158 km as the crow flies
- Website
- era-ewv-ferp.org
- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 4120 km
- Run by
- ERA-EWV-FERP
- Coordinates
- 47.41927, 10.19237
What it is and where
E5 European long distance path is a walking path (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland) in Germany (Oberstdorf).
Pointe du Raz (FR) - Versailles (FR) - Rhine Falls (CH) - Obersdorf (DE) - Pitztal (AT) - Verona (IT)
It is in Oberstdorf, where this site lists 79 more places to see, 6.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.41927, 10.19237; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 158 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 4120 km
- Run by
- ERA-EWV-FERP
It is one of the Hiking places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit E5 European long distance path is April to October.
- JanPossible8:40
- FebPossible10:01
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:54
- JunBest time15:44
- JulBest time15:23
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:02
- DecPossible8:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- BeslerMountain of the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany738 m
- WannenkopfhütteMountains · Hiking2.1 km
- St. Anna (Oberstdorf)Church2.3 km
- WannenkopfMountain of the Bolgen massif in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany3.2 km
- Sturmann CaveAccessible karst cave in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany3.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Dreisesselberg
Every Germany place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is E5 European long distance path?
It is a walking path (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland in the local language) in Germany.
When is the best time to visit E5 European long distance path?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16.
How do you get to E5 European long distance path?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 158 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Besler, Wannenkopfhütte, St. Anna (Oberstdorf). The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Oberstdorf79 places to see in and around Oberstdorf, Germany: Mädelegabel, Nebelhorn, Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking4887 places for hiking in Germany, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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