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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg

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, Nordrhein-Westfalen Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg
Distance 4,390 km 316 km
Elevation gain — —
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
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg: which should you hike?

At 4,390 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is the longer route — roughly 4,074 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg (316 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, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg 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.