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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Rheinland-Pfalz

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 E3, Bayern (West) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Rheinland-Pfalz
Distance 74 mi120 km 2,728 mi4,390 km
Elevation gain 6,227 ft1,898 m 11,864 ft3,616 m
Typical duration 5 days 14 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, August Best months: March, April, May, June, August, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Rheinland-Pfalz: which should you hike?

At 2,728 mi4,390 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Rheinland-Pfalz is the longer route — roughly 2,653 mi4,270 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West) (74 mi120 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 E3, Bayern (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.