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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West)

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, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West)
Distance 104 mi168 km 74 mi120 km
Elevation gain 1,811 ft552 m 6,227 ft1,898 m
Typical duration 7 days 5 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best from March to May Best months: March, April, May, August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West): which should you hike?

At 104 mi168 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) is the longer route — roughly 30 mi48 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West) (74 mi120 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 E3, Bayern (West) 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.