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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south)

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 European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south)
Distance 215 mi346 km 126 mi203 km
Elevation gain 36,404 ft11,096 m 10,896 ft3,321 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: March, June, August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south): which should you hike?

At 215 mi346 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland is the longer route — roughly 89 mi143 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south) (126 mi203 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 E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south) 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.