HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein

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 E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein
Distance 205 km 403 km
Elevation gain 1,089 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 months: March, May, August, September
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein: which should you hike?

At 403 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein is the longer route — roughly 198 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (205 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.