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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Via Alpina Red R50

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, Nordrhein-Westfalen Via Alpina Red R50
Distance 51 km 17 km
Elevation gain 1,249 m 543 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, April, May, August, September Best from August to October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Via Alpina Red R50: which should you hike?

At 51 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Nordrhein-Westfalen is the longer route — roughly 34 km more than Via Alpina Red R50 (17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Red R50 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.