E5 Alps crossing for solo travellers

Travel solo, walk together: on this guided E5 Alps crossing, you set off with like-minded travellers from Oberstdorf to Merano. You experience the variety of the Alpine E5 on a proven route, away from some of the busiest sections, and cross the Alps in a small, well-guided group.

Duration

6 walking days plus return journey, Saturday to Friday

Travel independently, but never feel on your own

This E5 Alps crossing is designed for solo travellers who would like to experience the classic route from Oberstdorf to Merano as part of a group. You do not need to organise your own companions, yet you can look forward to a shared mountain experience, reliable guiding and a clearly planned itinerary.
The route leads from the northern edge of the Alps through the Allgäu and Lechtal Alps, then on into the wild glacier landscapes of the Ötztal Alps and over the Similaun Pass into Italy’s beautiful Schnalstal valley. Merano in South Tyrol is the atmospheric finish after several memorable days in the mountains.
The tour is accompanied by a state-certified mountain or hiking guide. Sörmland Outdoor is your contact for enquiries and information; the tour is operated in cooperation with Bergschule Kleinwalsertal.

If you have any questions about the tour, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Who is this tour for?
This tour is suitable for solo travellers and singles with mountain-walking experience who want a demanding and scenic Alps crossing without being on their own. Good general fitness, sure-footedness, a head for heights and enjoyment of simple hut life are important, as is a willingness to walk as part of a small group.

Tour itinerary (summary)

Day 1: Hirschegg - Oberstdorf - Spielmannsau - Sperrbachtobel - Kemptner Hut
Day 2: Mädelejoch - Holzgau - Boden - Hanauer Hut
Day 3: Dremelscharte - Steinsee Hut - Alfutz - Zams - Zammer Alm
Day 4: Venetberg - Piller Moor - Wenns - Mittelberg - Braunschweiger Hut
Day 5: Pitztaler Jöchl - panoramic high-level trail - Vent - Berghotel Gstrein or similar accommodation
Day 6: Martin Busch Hut - Similaun Hut - Merano - City Hotel Merano or similar
Day 7: Return journey to Hirschegg

A detailed itinerary and additional practical information are available in the separate downloadable travel programme.

Group size
Minimum 6 people, maximum 11 people

Price per Person

Minimum 6 people, maximum 11 people

Please find here our payment terms.

Included in the tour price

State-certified mountain or hiking guide
4 nights with half board in mountain huts (multi-bedded room or dormitory)
2 nights with half board in a hotel or guesthouse (double or multi-bedded room)
3 rucksack transfers, where possible
Foldable lightweight daypack for hut ascents with rucksack transfer
Cable-car journey
Transfers during the tour
Return transfer to Hirschegg

Additional costs

Drinks, snacks and packed-lunch provisions: approximately €45.00 per person per day in cash, depending on personal requirements

Single room, subject to availability and supplement
Rettenbach descent if walking down is not possible: approx. €10.00
Personal tips
Travel insurance
Parking fees: €5.00 per day

Departure Dates 2026

S101-26-1: 11.07.2026 - 17.07.2026 with Johannes Holl

Meeting point

The meeting point is at 10.00 am at Bergschule Kleinwalsertal, Walserstraße 262, 6992 Hirschegg, Austria.

Return
Around 2.00 pm in Hirschegg on the final day

Parking

With prior registration, you can leave your car at the parking spaces of Bergschule Kleinwalsertal; the parking fee is €5.00 per day.

Missing information? Please have a look at our Q & A!

About the region and the E5

The European long-distance trail E5 is one of the best-known long-distance walking routes in the Alpine region. The full route covers around 3,200 kilometres, leading from the Atlantic coast of Brittany in France across the Alps and onwards to Verona in Italy.

Its most famous Alpine section leads from Oberstdorf in the Allgäu to Merano in South Tyrol. Along the way, mountain ranges, valleys, passes and vegetation zones change within a short distance. This variety is what makes the E5 one of the great walking experiences in the Alps.

For solo travellers, this version is particularly appealing because it combines an intense mountain experience with professional organisation and companionship. You travel individually to the starting point, but during the tour you are part of a small guided group.

Downloads and further information:

detailed tour description
packing list
Fitness and technical requirements
Frequently asked questions