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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] 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] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria
Distance 113 mi182 km 365 mi588 km
Elevation gain 26,785 ft8,164 m 27,907 ft8,506 m
Typical duration 10 days 25 days
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 from April to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] 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 252 mi406 km more than [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] (113 mi182 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 [003] 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.