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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein vs Via Sancti Martini HW-35-12c Leonberg - Stuttgart/Schlossplatz

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 Via Sancti Martini HW-35-12c Leonberg - Stuttgart/Schlossplatz
Distance 220 km 23 km
Elevation gain — 307 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, April, May, August, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein vs Via Sancti Martini HW-35-12c Leonberg - Stuttgart/Schlossplatz: which should you hike?

At 220 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein is the longer route — roughly 197 km more than Via Sancti Martini HW-35-12c Leonberg - Stuttgart/Schlossplatz (23 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Sancti Martini HW-35-12c Leonberg - Stuttgart/Schlossplatz 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.