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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Via Alpina Purple A49

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) Via Alpina Purple A49
Distance 2,070 km 10 km
Elevation gain — 586 m
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 months: April, September, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) vs Via Alpina Purple A49: which should you hike?

At 2,070 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (O) is the longer route — roughly 2,060 km more than Via Alpina Purple A49 (10 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Purple A49 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.