E9 section 69: Rusnė Island 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.
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| E9 section 69: Rusnė Island | E9 section 71: Šilutė – Ventė | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 14.0 mi23 km | 17 mi27 km |
| Elevation gain | — | 26 ft8 m |
| Typical duration | 1 day | 2 days |
| 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 69: Rusnė Island vs E9 section 71: Šilutė – Ventė: which should you hike?
At 17 mi27 km, E9 section 71: Šilutė – Ventė is the longer route — roughly 2.5 mi4 km more than E9 section 69: Rusnė Island (14.0 mi23 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 69: Rusnė Island 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.