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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Niedersachsen

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 Via Romea - Deutschland - Niedersachsen
Distance 215 mi346 km 188 mi302 km
Elevation gain 36,404 ft11,096 m 1,250 ft381 m
Typical duration 16 days 12 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, May, September
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Niedersachsen: which should you hike?

At 215 mi346 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Deutschland is the longer route — roughly 27 mi43 km more than Via Romea - Deutschland - Niedersachsen (188 mi302 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Romea - Deutschland - Niedersachsen 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.