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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein

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 E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein
Distance 205 km 220 km
Elevation gain — —
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 March to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein: which should you hike?

At 220 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein is the longer route — roughly 15 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.