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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich

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 E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich
Distance 120 mi194 km 319 mi513 km
Elevation gain 24,350 ft7,422 m 10,243 ft3,122 m
Typical duration 10 days 20 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September Best from April to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is the longer route — roughly 198 mi319 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) (120 mi194 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 E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) 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.