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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West) vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern

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) Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern
Distance 74 mi120 km 317 mi511 km
Elevation gain 6,227 ft1,898 m 6,637 ft2,023 m
Typical duration 5 days 20 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, August, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayern (West) vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern: which should you hike?

At 317 mi511 km, Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern is the longer route — roughly 243 mi391 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.