HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south)

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south)

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) European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south)
Distance 104 mi168 km 126 mi203 km
Elevation gain 1,811 ft552 m 10,896 ft3,321 m
Typical duration 7 days 9 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, June, August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south): which should you hike?

At 126 mi203 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south) is the longer route — roughly 22 mi35 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) (104 mi168 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, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) 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.