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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayrische Rhön vs Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier

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, Bayrische Rhön Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier
Distance 52 mi83 km 99 mi160 km
Elevation gain 3,235 ft986 m 5,636 ft1,718 m
Typical duration 4 days 7 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, June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayrische Rhön vs Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier: which should you hike?

At 99 mi160 km, Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier is the longer route — roughly 48 mi77 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Bayrische Rhön (52 mi83 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.