HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) 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, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein
Distance 2,070 km 220 km
Elevation gain
Typical duration
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 from March to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein: which should you hike?

At 2,070 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) is the longer route — roughly 1,850 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein (220 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 E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein 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.