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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald

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 - Deutschland Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald
Distance 215 mi346 km 113 mi182 km
Elevation gain 36,404 ft11,096 m 15,554 ft4,741 m
Typical duration 16 days 9 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: April, September, October Best months: April, June, August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald: which should you hike?

At 215 mi346 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland is the longer route — roughly 102 mi164 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald (113 mi182 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 E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald 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.