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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Sachsen (West) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland

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, Sachsen (West) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland
Distance 79 mi127 km 215 mi346 km
Elevation gain 7,277 ft2,218 m 36,404 ft11,096 m
Typical duration 6 days 16 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, August Best months: April, September, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Sachsen (West) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland: which should you hike?

At 215 mi346 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland is the longer route — roughly 136 mi219 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Sachsen (West) (79 mi127 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, Sachsen (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.