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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (region Schwarzwald south)

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, Odenwald Ost European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (region Schwarzwald south)
Distance 23 km 134 km
Elevation gain 902 m 1,969 m
Typical duration — —
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 from March to April
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (region Schwarzwald south): which should you hike?

At 134 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (region Schwarzwald south) is the longer route — roughly 111 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost (23 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, Odenwald Ost 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.