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[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D vs JK26

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/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D JK26
Distance 36 mi58 km 14.0 mi22 km
Elevation gain 5,499 ft1,676 m 6,581 ft2,006 m
Typical duration 3 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, August, September Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D vs JK26: which should you hike?

At 36 mi58 km, [E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D is the longer route — roughly 22 mi36 km more than JK26 (14.0 mi22 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, JK26 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.