HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Fränkischer Albverein vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Fränkischer Albverein vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Fränkischer Albverein European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen
Distance 112 mi181 km 202 mi324 km
Elevation gain 7,274 ft2,217 m 4,770 ft1,454 m
Typical duration 8 days 13 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, August, October Best months: March, April, May, September
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Fränkischer Albverein vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen: which should you hike?

At 202 mi324 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen is the longer route — roughly 89 mi144 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Fränkischer Albverein (112 mi181 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, Fränkischer Albverein 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.