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E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge) vs European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge) European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria
Distance 47 mi76 km 365 mi588 km
Elevation gain 13,527 ft4,123 m 27,907 ft8,506 m
Typical duration 4 days 25 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, September Best from April to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge) vs European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria: which should you hike?

At 365 mi588 km, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is the longer route — roughly 318 mi512 km more than E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge) (47 mi76 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge) is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.