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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1

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 Jakobsweg Via Regia 1
Distance 4,390 km 56 km
Elevation gain — 556 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 from April to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1: which should you hike?

At 4,390 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is the longer route — roughly 4,334 km more than Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 (56 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 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.