HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Rhein - Taunus vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Rhein - Taunus vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen

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, Rhein - Taunus Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Distance 59 km 4,390 km
Elevation gain 1,639 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, August Best from March to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Rhein - Taunus vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen: which should you hike?

At 4,390 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is the longer route — roughly 4,331 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Rhein - Taunus (59 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, Rhein - Taunus 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.