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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald 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 E8, Odenwald West
Distance 104 mi168 km 17 mi27 km
Elevation gain 1,811 ft552 m 787 ft240 m
Typical duration 7 days 2 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 from March to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West: which should you hike?

At 104 mi168 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) is the longer route — roughly 87 mi141 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West (17 mi27 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, Odenwald 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.