HomeTrails[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D vs European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria

[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D 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.

Units
[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria
Distance 36 mi58 km 365 mi588 km
Elevation gain 5,499 ft1,676 m 27,907 ft8,506 m
Typical duration 3 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, August, September Best from April to April
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[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D 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 329 mi530 km more than [E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D (36 mi58 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, [E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D 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.