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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier

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) Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier
Distance 60 mi96 km 99 mi160 km
Elevation gain 4,839 ft1,475 m 5,636 ft1,718 m
Typical duration 4 days 7 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 months: March, April, June, August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier: which should you hike?

At 99 mi160 km, Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier is the longer route — roughly 39 mi64 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) (60 mi96 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 (W) 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.