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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1

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 Via Regia 1
Distance 60 mi96 km 35 mi56 km
Elevation gain 4,839 ft1,475 m 1,348 ft411 m
Typical duration 4 days 3 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 April to April
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1: which should you hike?

At 60 mi96 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) is the longer route — roughly 25 mi40 km more than Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 (35 mi56 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 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.