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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland

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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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland
Distance 127 mi205 km 215 mi346 km
Elevation gain 2,684 ft818 m 36,404 ft11,096 m
Typical duration 8 days 16 days
Difficulty Easy —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, May, September Best months: April, September, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland: which should you hike?

At 215 mi346 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland is the longer route — roughly 87 mi141 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (127 mi205 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) 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.