HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) vs European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) vs European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic

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) European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic
Distance 120 mi194 km 15.0 mi23 km
Elevation gain 24,350 ft7,422 m 1,496 ft456 m
Typical duration 10 days 1 day
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 months: April, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) vs European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic: which should you hike?

At 120 mi194 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Bad Goisern/Eisenerz) is the longer route — roughly 106 mi170 km more than European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic (15.0 mi23 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic 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.