A long-distance hiking trail of more than 3200 kilometers is of course physically challenging. Especially the queen's stage from Braunschweiger Hütte in upper Pitztal via Zwieselstein in Ötztal and Timmelsjoch pass requires a lot of stamina, but also surefootedness. However, if you want to cross the Alps on the E5 European long-distance hiking trail, you should have an excellent basic level of stamina, feel comfortable on (high) alpine climbs and be able to cover a distance of up to 14 daily kilometers or 1400 altitude meters while carrying a backpack. HERE you will find a detailed description of the route and further information on the queen's stage, which leads through Upper Ötztal.