HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Jakobspilgerweg Rheinhessen Pfalz "Klosterroute Worms-Metz Nordspange"

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Jakobspilgerweg Rheinhessen Pfalz "Klosterroute Worms-Metz Nordspange"

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 Jakobspilgerweg Rheinhessen Pfalz "Klosterroute Worms-Metz Nordspange"
Distance 4,390 km 91 km
Elevation gain 769 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, June, August, October, November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Jakobspilgerweg Rheinhessen Pfalz "Klosterroute Worms-Metz Nordspange": which should you hike?

At 4,390 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is the longer route — roughly 4,299 km more than Jakobspilgerweg Rheinhessen Pfalz "Klosterroute Worms-Metz Nordspange" (91 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Jakobspilgerweg Rheinhessen Pfalz "Klosterroute Worms-Metz Nordspange" 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.