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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West vs Via Alpina Red R51

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West Via Alpina Red R51
Distance 17 mi27 km 12.0 mi20 km
Elevation gain 787 ft240 m 4,764 ft1,452 m
Typical duration 2 days 2 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 June to August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West vs Via Alpina Red R51: which should you hike?

At 17 mi27 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West is the longer route — roughly 4.7 mi8 km more than Via Alpina Red R51 (12.0 mi20 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Red R51 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.