text: did they ever complete the planned e2 hiking trail linking ireland to the alps? i don't see how it could have been done. the european walking route e2 is a 4850km long-distance footpath that runs from scotland to france's mediterranean coast, via england, netherlands, belgium and luxembourg. the dutch version follows the gr 5 from bergen op zoom until the finish in nice.  the trail splits into two alternative routes whilst running through england and belgium.  the route is aimed at walkers, horse riders and cyclists.