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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck)

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 E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck)
Distance 220 km 20 km
Elevation gain — 80 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best from March to April Best months: March, August, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck): which should you hike?

At 220 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein is the longer route — roughly 200 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck) (20 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, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck) 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.