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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen 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) Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen West)
Distance 104 mi168 km 85 mi136 km
Elevation gain 1,811 ft552 m 5,919 ft1,804 m
Typical duration 7 days 6 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, June, August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen West): which should you hike?

At 104 mi168 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) is the longer route — roughly 20 mi32 km more than Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen West) (85 mi136 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen 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.