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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) vs European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria

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 E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria
Distance 189 km 560 km
Elevation gain 8,376 m 11,146 m
Typical duration — —
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 European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria: which should you hike?

At 560 km, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is the longer route — roughly 371 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) (189 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.