E9 section 65: Pervalka – Juodkrantė vs E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė
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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| E9 section 65: Pervalka – Juodkrantė | E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 7.2 mi12 km | 5.6 mi9 km |
| Elevation gain | 121 ft37 m | — |
| Typical duration | 1 day | 1 day |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | International |
| Country | Lithuania | Lithuania |
| Best time to hike | Best from April to May | Best from May to May |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
E9 section 65: Pervalka – Juodkrantė vs E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė: which should you hike?
At 7.2 mi12 km, E9 section 65: Pervalka – Juodkrantė is the longer route — roughly 1.6 mi3 km more than E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė (5.6 mi9 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė 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.