Happiness and disappointment, tears of joy and blister plasters: On the E5, the Alpine crossing from Oberstdorf to Merano, all of this is closely intertwined. Often, the path over the Alps is also a journey to oneself. Nina Ruhland guides the Transalp classic several times a year and shares impressive images with mountain photographer Christoph Jorda, depicting encounters with alpine farmers, hut owners, mountain guides, and rescuers.