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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein 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.

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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein
Distance 261 mi419 km 137 mi220 km
Elevation gain 2,274 ft693 m 12,543 ft3,823 m
Typical duration 16 days 10 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, May, August, September Best from March to April
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein: which should you hike?

At 261 mi419 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein is the longer route — roughly 124 mi199 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein (137 mi220 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 E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein 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.