Multi-day tour

When you're preparing for an 8-day crossing of the Alps, packing can be a challenge. After all, you definitely don't want to overload your backpack. Every gram you save makes a difference when you're walking. But you can't leave anything essential behind, either. So what do you absolutely need to take on an Alpine crossing, and what can you safely leave at home? Here I'll share what I packed for my hike from Oberstdorf to Vernagter Stausee and what I'd do differently next time.
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There’s tension in the air. I’m sitting with my parents, planning our route. Our long-distance hike through the Alps is supposed to take 9 days in total. We keep casting doubtful glances at the pages of the guidebook. Although we’re following the general route of the famous E5 long-distance trail from Oberstdorf to Meran, we want to stay away from the crowds. That means longer climbs and more exposed sections. Determination joins the tension: let’s do this!

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