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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West 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.

Units
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West Jakobsweg Via Regia 1
Distance 17 mi27 km 35 mi56 km
Elevation gain 787 ft240 m 1,348 ft411 m
Typical duration 2 days 3 days
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
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1: which should you hike?

At 35 mi56 km, Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 is the longer route — roughly 18 mi29 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West (17 mi27 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 West 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.