HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland

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 (W) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland
Distance 2,070 km 53 km
Elevation gain 2,644 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, May, June, August, September, October Best from June to August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland: which should you hike?

At 2,070 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) is the longer route — roughly 2,017 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Deutschland (53 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 E5, Deutschland 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.