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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Teil Deutschland (Region Wendelstein) vs Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen West)

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 - Teil Deutschland (Region Wendelstein) Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen West)
Distance 24 km 136 km
Elevation gain 870 m 2,184 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: April, August, October Best months: March, April, June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Teil Deutschland (Region Wendelstein) vs Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen West): which should you hike?

At 136 km, Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Thüringen West) is the longer route — roughly 113 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 - Teil Deutschland (Region Wendelstein) (24 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 - Teil Deutschland (Region Wendelstein) 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.