HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (North)

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (North)

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 European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (North)
Distance 4,390 km 93 km
Elevation gain 1,419 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, June, August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (North): which should you hike?

At 4,390 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is the longer route — roughly 4,297 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (North) (93 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, Reinland-Pfalz (North) 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.