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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) 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 (W) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West
Distance 60 mi96 km 17 mi27 km
Elevation gain 4,839 ft1,475 m 787 ft240 m
Typical duration 4 days 2 days
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 March to April
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West: which should you hike?

At 60 mi96 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) is the longer route — roughly 43 mi69 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.