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E9 section 68: Palanga – Latvia-Lithuania Border (Šventoji) vs E9 section 73: Dreverna – Klaipėda

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 68: Palanga – Latvia-Lithuania Border (Šventoji) E9 section 73: Dreverna – Klaipėda
Distance 19 km 27 km
Elevation gain 46 m 64 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Lithuania Lithuania
Best time to hike Best from March to May Best from May to May
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 68: Palanga – Latvia-Lithuania Border (Šventoji) vs E9 section 73: Dreverna – Klaipėda: which should you hike?

At 27 km, E9 section 73: Dreverna – Klaipėda is the longer route — roughly 8 km more than E9 section 68: Palanga – Latvia-Lithuania Border (Šventoji) (19 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 68: Palanga – Latvia-Lithuania Border (Šventoji) 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.