HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein

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 E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein
Distance 63 km 220 km
Elevation gain 2,104 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, June, August Best from March to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein: which should you hike?

At 220 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein is the longer route — roughly 157 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald (63 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, Alternative 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.