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E9 section 67: Klaipėda – Palanga vs E9 section 71: Šilutė – Ventė

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

E9 section 67: Klaipėda – Palanga E9 section 71: Šilutė – Ventė
Distance 29 km 27 km
Elevation gain 116 m 34 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Lithuania Lithuania
Best time to hike Best from May to June Best from May to May
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 67: Klaipėda – Palanga vs E9 section 71: Šilutė – Ventė: which should you hike?

At 29 km, E9 section 67: Klaipėda – Palanga is the longer route — roughly 2 km more than E9 section 71: Šilutė – Ventė (27 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 71: Šilutė – Ventė 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.