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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [004] vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland

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 [004] Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland
Distance 49 km 53 km
Elevation gain 3,562 m 2,644 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, October Best from June to August
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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [004] vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland: which should you hike?

At 53 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland is the longer route — roughly 4 km more than [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [004] (49 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 [004] 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.