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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] vs [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [005]

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

[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [005]
Distance 171 km 54 km
Elevation gain 9,463 m 2,261 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September Best months: June, August, September
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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] vs [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [005]: which should you hike?

At 171 km, [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] is the longer route — roughly 117 km more than [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [005] (54 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [005] 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.