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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich vs JK29

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 - Österreich JK29
Distance 319 mi513 km 8.8 mi14 km
Elevation gain 10,243 ft3,122 m 4,948 ft1,508 m
Typical duration 20 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich vs JK29: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is the longer route — roughly 310 mi498 km more than JK29 (8.8 mi14 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, JK29 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.