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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Via Alpina Purple A42

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) Via Alpina Purple A42
Distance 60 mi96 km 4.4 mi7 km
Elevation gain 4,839 ft1,475 m 1,975 ft602 m
Typical duration 4 days 1 day
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: April, September, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) vs Via Alpina Purple A42: which should you hike?

At 60 mi96 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Sachsen-Anhalt (W) is the longer route — roughly 56 mi89 km more than Via Alpina Purple A42 (4.4 mi7 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 A42 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.