HomeTrailsE9 section 69: Rusnė Island vs E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė

E9 section 69: Rusnė Island 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.

E9 section 69: Rusnė Island E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė
Distance 23 km 9 km
Elevation gain
Typical duration
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
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E9 section 69: Rusnė Island vs E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė: which should you hike?

At 23 km, E9 section 69: Rusnė Island is the longer route — roughly 14 km more than E9 section 70: Rusnė – Šilutė (9 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.