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E4: Lepenski Vir – Derdap vs E4: Vratna – Sikole

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

Units
E4: Lepenski Vir – Derdap E4: Vratna – Sikole
Distance 70 mi112 km 48 mi77 km
Elevation gain 9,170 ft2,795 m 3,734 ft1,138 m
Typical duration 5 days 4 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Serbia Serbia
Best time to hike Best months: April, June Best months: April, October
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E4: Lepenski Vir – Derdap vs E4: Vratna – Sikole: which should you hike?

At 70 mi112 km, E4: Lepenski Vir – Derdap is the longer route — roughly 22 mi35 km more than E4: Vratna – Sikole (48 mi77 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, E4: Vratna – Sikole 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.