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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayrische Rhön vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Hessen

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayrische Rhön Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Hessen
Distance 83 km 137 km
Elevation gain 1,100 m 2,899 m
Typical duration — —
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, September, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayrische Rhön vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Hessen: which should you hike?

At 137 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Hessen is the longer route — roughly 54 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayrische Rhön (83 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, Bayrische Rhön 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.