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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland

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

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland
Distance 205 km 53 km
Elevation gain — 2,644 m
Typical duration — —
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 from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland: which should you hike?

At 205 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) is the longer route — roughly 152 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland (53 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 E5, Deutschland 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.